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Lorthos, the Tidemaker
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Octopus

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Sea Creatures 30% Control 13% Ramp 13% Big Mana 10% Tap / Untap 7%
View Average Decklist All Big Mana Commanders

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Lorthos, the Tidemaker Big Mana game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+38% Synergy $29.93
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+27% Synergy $57.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $69.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $38.67

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Big Mana plan in Lorthos, the Tidemaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Spawning Kraken Spawning Kraken
+99% Synergy $13.40
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+98% Synergy $1.08
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+88% Synergy $3.38
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+75% Synergy $6.29
Kraken Hatchling Kraken Hatchling
+50% Synergy $0.07
Tidal Kraken Tidal Kraken
+50% Synergy $0.73
Drowner Initiate Drowner Initiate
+50% Synergy $0.27
Cobbled Lancer Cobbled Lancer
+50% Synergy $0.11
Sealock Monster Sealock Monster
+50% Synergy $0.15
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+50% Synergy $0.26
Caller of Gales Caller of Gales
+50% Synergy $0.18
Grozoth Grozoth
+50% Synergy $3.90
Biblioplex Kraken Biblioplex Kraken
+50% Synergy $0.32
Octoprophet Octoprophet
+50% Synergy $0.08
Tradewind Rider Tradewind Rider
+50% Synergy $0.66
Tidal Terror Tidal Terror
+50% Synergy $0.10
Sea-Dasher Octopus Sea-Dasher Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.78
Grappling Kraken Grappling Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.30
Acquisition Octopus Acquisition Octopus
+49% Synergy $0.27
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+49% Synergy $0.33
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+49% Synergy $1.70
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+49% Synergy $0.29
Stormsurge Kraken Stormsurge Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.52
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
+49% Synergy $0.34
Breaching Leviathan Breaching Leviathan
+49% Synergy $6.55
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+49% Synergy $0.27
Monstrosity of the Lake Monstrosity of the Lake
+49% Synergy $0.36
Mesmerizing Benthid Mesmerizing Benthid
+49% Synergy $0.49
Aegis Turtle Aegis Turtle
+49% Synergy $0.19
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+49% Synergy $0.22
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+48% Synergy $0.91
Tromokratis Tromokratis
+48% Synergy $0.23
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+47% Synergy $0.36
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+47% Synergy $0.25
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+47% Synergy $0.42
Inkwell Leviathan Inkwell Leviathan
+47% Synergy $0.75
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+45% Synergy $0.40
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+43% Synergy $1.92
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+43% Synergy $9.22
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+42% Synergy $5.25
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+42% Synergy $8.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Lorthos, the Tidemaker's Big Mana deck ahead.

Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+96% Synergy $2.66
Thassa's Intervention Thassa's Intervention
+49% Synergy $0.45
Boomerang Boomerang
+48% Synergy $0.12
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+47% Synergy $2.13
Wash Away Wash Away
+46% Synergy $0.78
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+44% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+41% Synergy $1.06
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+38% Synergy $7.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy $3.32
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+31% Synergy $0.51
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+23% Synergy $57.71
Aetherize Aetherize
+19% Synergy $0.73
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.41
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Big Mana game plan forward for Lorthos, the Tidemaker.

Ponder Ponder
+71% Synergy $2.28
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+50% Synergy $0.24
Part the Waterveil Part the Waterveil
+49% Synergy $1.03
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+48% Synergy $0.24
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+48% Synergy $1.80
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+48% Synergy $3.33
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+47% Synergy $0.49
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+47% Synergy $9.76
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+47% Synergy $0.24
Stock Up Stock Up
+46% Synergy $1.48
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+46% Synergy $2.21
Time Warp Time Warp
+44% Synergy $5.26

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Lorthos, the Tidemaker Big Mana decks.

Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+50% Synergy $1.25
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+49% Synergy $6.85
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+49% Synergy $0.43
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+48% Synergy $7.19
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+46% Synergy $10.17
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+45% Synergy $1.93
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+44% Synergy $0.41
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+43% Synergy $2.74
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+41% Synergy $6.98
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+33% Synergy $11.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+24% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Big Mana strategy in Lorthos, the Tidemaker decks.

Aether Barrier Aether Barrier
+50% Synergy $5.25
Quest for Ula's Temple Quest for Ula's Temple
+50% Synergy $4.19
Kiora Bests the Sea God Kiora Bests the Sea God
+49% Synergy $6.90
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+49% Synergy $0.16
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+44% Synergy $5.80
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+44% Synergy $0.93
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+43% Synergy $6.27
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+39% Synergy $1.22
Propaganda Propaganda
+19% Synergy $2.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Lorthos, the Tidemaker's Big Mana game plan.

Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+48% Synergy $2.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Lorthos, the Tidemaker Big Mana decks.

Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+49% Synergy $0.19
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+40% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+34% Synergy $53.41
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+31% Synergy $8.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Lorthos, the Tidemaker's Big Mana strategy.

Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+48% Synergy $34.91
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+46% Synergy $4.08
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+45% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+42% Synergy $12.93
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+41% Synergy $28.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+39% Synergy $3.72
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+39% Synergy $0.57
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+37% Synergy $4.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.89
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+34% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+30% Synergy $0.62
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.59

Lands

The mana base behind Lorthos, the Tidemaker's Big Mana decks.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+47% Synergy $1.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+46% Synergy $32.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+46% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+46% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+42% Synergy $35.90
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+42% Synergy $37.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+42% Synergy $20.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+42% Synergy $15.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.37
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Lorthos, the Tidemaker: Big Mana.

Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Runo Stromkirk Runo Stromkirk
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Blind Seer Blind Seer
Barrin, Master Wizard Barrin, Master Wizard
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Rayne, Academy Chancellor Rayne, Academy Chancellor
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Jill, Shiva's Dominant
Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
Alhammarret, High Arbiter Alhammarret, High Arbiter
Kaho, Minamo Historian Kaho, Minamo Historian
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
Heidar, Rimewind Master Heidar, Rimewind Master
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Lady Sun Lady Sun
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard