Lorthos, the Tidemaker
Lorthos, the Tidemaker is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Octopus from Zendikar (53) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{U}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.66 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker suits collectors and players working on Zendikar who need the Mythic slot. Treat $5.66 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Lorthos, the Tidemaker from Zendikar?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker is a Legendary Creature — Octopus in Zendikar numbered 53. Mana cost {5}{U}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Lorthos, the Tidemaker (53) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Octopus in Zendikar. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Lorthos, the Tidemaker worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.66 for Lorthos, the Tidemaker. Low and high spread runs $5.66 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.55; foil: $5.66; Normal: $0.45. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 53 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.66 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.55 |
| cardmarket | $0.55 |
| foil | $5.66 |
| Normal | $0.45 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|---|
| Power | 8 |
How collectible is Lorthos, the Tidemaker?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker is a Mythic printing in Zendikar. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Lorthos, the Tidemaker?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker lists as Legendary Creature — Octopus. Artist: Kekai Kotaki. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 53 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic.
Cactaur's take
Lorthos, the Tidemaker (53) is a chase-tier Mythic Legendary Creature — Octopus in Zendikar. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Lorthos, the Tidemaker is catalogued as Mythic Legendary Creature — Octopus in Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.66 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.55; foil: $5.66; Normal: $0.45).
- Mana cost {5}{U}{U}{U} and type line Legendary Creature — Octopus help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $5.66 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Lorthos, the Tidemaker from Zendikar?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker is a Mythic Legendary Creature — Octopus from Zendikar numbered 53 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Lorthos, the Tidemaker worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.66 for ungraded Lorthos, the Tidemaker. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Lorthos, the Tidemaker?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker is catalogued as Mythic in Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Lorthos, the Tidemaker legal in Commander or Standard?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Lorthos, the Tidemaker trade at a premium?
Lorthos, the Tidemaker combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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