Lorthos, the Tidemaker
Zendikar 53 • mythic
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana blue mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Kekai Kotaki
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
Whenever Lorthos attacks, you may pay 8 generic mana. If you do, tap up to eight target permanents. Those permanents don't untap during their controllers' next untap steps.
When Lorthos emerges from his deepwater realm, the tides bow to his will and the coastline cowers in his presence.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Lorthos, the Tidemaker was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed to embody the set's core theme of high-adventure exploration and the awakening of massive, ancient entities, the card represents an 'octopod' sea god capable of tapping—or disabling—the lands and creatures of the opponent. The mechanics were crafted to reward players who focused on ramping up their mana reserves, a signature playstyle for the blue color identity within the Zendikar block.
The visual identity of Lorthos was brought to life by illustrator Aleksi Briclot. Drawing inspiration from the primordial, landscape-focused aesthetic of Zendikar, Briclot focused on a sense of scale and awe, depicting the entity emerging from the depths to exert its influence over the battlefield. Upon its release, the card was widely noted by the player base for its evocative flavor and its status as a quintessential 'timmy' card, reflecting a design philosophy that prioritized impactful, cinematic creature interactions over tournament-level efficiency.
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