Lorthos, the Tidemaker #53 – Zendikar (Mythic)

Magic: The Gathering · Zendikar · Mythic

Lorthos, the Tidemaker #53 Price

Lorthos, the Tidemaker (#53, Mythic) from Zendikar is worth $0.55 to $6.20 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €5.76.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $6.20
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €5.76
30-day change: +29.4%
Printings: 2

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Lorthos, the Tidemaker prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$6.20	€5.76
Normal	$0.55	€0.53

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Zendikar
Card number: 53
Rarity: Mythic
Released: October 2, 2009
Illustrator: Kekai Kotaki
Power / toughness: 8/8
Type line: Legendary Creature — Octopus
Rules text: Whenever Lorthos, the Tidemaker attacks, you may pay 8. If you do, tap up to eight target permanents. Those permanents don't untap during their controllers' next untap steps.
Flavor text: When Lorthos emerges from his deepwater realm, the tides bow to his will and the coastline cowers in his presence.

Lorthos, the Tidemaker: common questions

How much is Lorthos, the Tidemaker #53 worth?

Lorthos, the Tidemaker (#53, Mythic) from Zendikar is worth $0.55 to $6.20 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €5.76.

What set is Lorthos, the Tidemaker from?

Lorthos, the Tidemaker is card 53 in Zendikar, released October 2, 2009. Its rarity is Mythic. Illustrated by Kekai Kotaki.

Is Lorthos, the Tidemaker going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $4.79 (September 16, 2026) to $6.20 (October 4, 2026), a change of +29.4%. The 30-day low was $4.79 and the high $6.20.

How do I check what my Lorthos, the Tidemaker is worth?

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