Lorthos, Tentacled Terror
Unknown Event RU08a • rare
- Set
- Unknown Event
- Collector number
- RU08a
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
What it does
Mono Eminence — As the game begins, if Lorthos is your commander and your deck's color identity is mono-blue, your starting hand size becomes 8. (You draw 8 cards and your maximum hand size is 8.)
Whenever Lorthos attacks, tap all permanents your opponent controls.
Partner (You can have two commanders if both have partner.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Lorthos, the Tentacled Terror, originates from the Zendikar expansion set of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, first appearing in late 2009. Designed as a legendary creature, the card was conceptualized during a phase of the game’s development focused on themes of exploration and high-fantasy scale. The creature depicts a massive octopus-like horror meant to represent the overwhelming, alien threats lurking in the depths of Zendikar’s watery landscapes.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Jaime Jones, who aimed to capture the sheer, looming presence of the creature through dynamic lighting and a massive physical scale relative to the surrounding environment. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its significant mana cost and powerful, combat-altering ability that reflected the chaotic nature of the creature’s tentacles. It remains a recognizable part of the Zendikar set’s roster of legendary horrors.
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