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Altanak, the Thrice-Called
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureInsect Beast

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3592 Current Rank
#2996 Last Week
#3503 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Altanak, the Thrice-Called decks.

Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+14% Synergy $4.92
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+12% Synergy $8.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Altanak, the Thrice-Called's abilities and overall game plan.

Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+44% Synergy $0.17
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+42% Synergy $0.74
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+41% Synergy $0.32
Say Its Name Say Its Name
+40% Synergy $0.04
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+39% Synergy $5.43
Citanul Druid Citanul Druid
+38% Synergy $8.23
Lure of Prey Lure of Prey
+35% Synergy $3.39
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+35% Synergy $0.24
Floral Evoker Floral Evoker
+34% Synergy $0.26
Tek Tek
+33% Synergy $0.51

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Altanak, the Thrice-Called decks.

Harrow Harrow
+32% Synergy $0.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+27% Synergy $0.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+21% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $3.15
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+16% Synergy $2.02
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.34
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $1.56
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.72

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+32% Synergy $36.31
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+18% Synergy $268.32
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+15% Synergy $97.50
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+9% Synergy $3000.32
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $106.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $109.97
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1176.41
Natural Order Natural Order
0% Synergy $29.61
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $4.32
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-10% Synergy $24.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Altanak, the Thrice-Called's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gorilla Titan Gorilla Titan
+31% Synergy $0.33
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+28% Synergy $3.00
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+28% Synergy $16.59
Werebear Werebear
+28% Synergy $0.22
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+26% Synergy $4.45
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+23% Synergy $0.42
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+22% Synergy $0.23
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+21% Synergy $7.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+19% Synergy $0.32
Draco Draco
+18% Synergy $3.77
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+17% Synergy $7.79
Greater Tanuki Greater Tanuki
+17% Synergy $0.20
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+16% Synergy $2.80
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+16% Synergy $19.53
Cackling Prowler Cackling Prowler
+16% Synergy $0.04
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $2.18
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+15% Synergy $2.65
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+15% Synergy $0.23
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.59
Territory Culler Territory Culler
+12% Synergy $0.20
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+12% Synergy $1.27
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.30
Wood Elemental Wood Elemental
+7% Synergy $16.32
Colossal Dreadmaw Colossal Dreadmaw
+6% Synergy $0.12
Genesis Genesis
+5% Synergy $0.60
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+4% Synergy $1.18
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+4% Synergy $0.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.58
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+3% Synergy $0.40
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+3% Synergy $0.33
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+2% Synergy $0.59
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+2% Synergy $20.94
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+2% Synergy $16.01
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+1% Synergy $4.97
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
0% Synergy $7.88
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
0% Synergy $0.56
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-1% Synergy $7.30
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-1% Synergy $0.33
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
-2% Synergy $0.41
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
-2% Synergy $12.75
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
-3% Synergy $6.45
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
-4% Synergy $3.65
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-4% Synergy $22.65
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
-4% Synergy $9.46
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-5% Synergy $2.77
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
-5% Synergy $0.63
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-5% Synergy $0.76
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.51
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-6% Synergy $12.06
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
-8% Synergy $10.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Altanak, the Thrice-Called safe.

Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+20% Synergy $0.86
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+18% Synergy $8.14
Ram Through Ram Through
+16% Synergy $0.47
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+16% Synergy $0.18
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+14% Synergy $0.16
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+12% Synergy $0.24
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+6% Synergy $0.22
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.09
Evolution Charm Evolution Charm
+5% Synergy $0.31
Airship Crash Airship Crash
+4% Synergy $0.14
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+2% Synergy $6.70
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $1.83
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+1% Synergy $3.78
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
0% Synergy $0.49
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
-1% Synergy $0.22
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.68
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-2% Synergy $0.41
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-2% Synergy $1.41
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-2% Synergy $1.32
Overprotect Overprotect
-2% Synergy $0.50
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.58
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-4% Synergy $2.70
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-7% Synergy $0.33
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-9% Synergy $3.54
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $13.18

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Altanak, the Thrice-Called's game plan and control the board.

Roamer's Routine Roamer's Routine
+24% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $6.93
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+19% Synergy $4.24
Eureka Eureka
+7% Synergy $453.49
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.46
Road of Return Road of Return
+6% Synergy $0.42
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+6% Synergy $0.20
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.11
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.46
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+4% Synergy $0.33
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.71
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+2% Synergy $0.55
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $2.83
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+1% Synergy $1.35
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
0% Synergy $3.76
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
0% Synergy $5.71
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $38.86
Explore Explore
-6% Synergy $0.33
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.80
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-9% Synergy $19.50
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-10% Synergy $2.18
Harmonize Harmonize
-12% Synergy $0.19
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-13% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+33% Synergy $0.62
Wurmwall Sweeper Wurmwall Sweeper
+33% Synergy $0.16
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+27% Synergy $2.59
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+26% Synergy $0.25
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+23% Synergy $0.24
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+16% Synergy $0.15
Cyclopean Tomb Cyclopean Tomb
+16% Synergy
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+15% Synergy $0.14
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+15% Synergy $0.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.30
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $28.39
Campfire Campfire
+6% Synergy $0.33
Meltstrider's Gear Meltstrider's Gear
+6% Synergy $0.04
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+5% Synergy $0.25
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+4% Synergy $4.02
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.62
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.20
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+1% Synergy $2.83
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
-1% Synergy $7.52
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-3% Synergy $3.16
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-3% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.61
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-6% Synergy $8.87
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-10% Synergy $1.65
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-12% Synergy $62.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Altanak, the Thrice-Called's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+28% Synergy $0.40
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+22% Synergy $5.38
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+19% Synergy $1.15
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+16% Synergy $1.02
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.26
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+14% Synergy $26.42
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+6% Synergy $7.16
Shapers' Sanctuary Shapers' Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.63
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+6% Synergy $0.33
Regeneration Regeneration
+6% Synergy $0.30
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+6% Synergy $0.30
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+5% Synergy $3.26
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+5% Synergy $0.28
Lignify Lignify
+4% Synergy $1.67
Frantic Strength Frantic Strength
+4% Synergy $0.09
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.35
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+2% Synergy $1.53
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+1% Synergy $3.17
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
0% Synergy $13.26
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-1% Synergy $2.91
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-2% Synergy $1.35
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-3% Synergy $8.26
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-4% Synergy $0.25
Rancor Rancor
-4% Synergy $1.35
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.46
Greater Good Greater Good
-6% Synergy $4.41
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $6.02
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-10% Synergy $12.23
Exploration Exploration
-10% Synergy $29.75
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-14% Synergy $3.22

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+26% Synergy $11.51
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+21% Synergy $0.47
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+20% Synergy $1.96
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+20% Synergy $0.87
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+19% Synergy $4.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $52.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+12% Synergy $45.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $14.69
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $8.73
Wild Roads Wild Roads
+9% Synergy $0.12
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+9% Synergy $1.09
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+8% Synergy $0.18
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+8% Synergy $467.71
Diamond Valley Diamond Valley
+7% Synergy $504.45
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+6% Synergy $69.81
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.25
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+6% Synergy $2.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $13.92
Bazaar of Baghdad Bazaar of Baghdad
+6% Synergy $1699.00
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.38
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+6% Synergy $2999.99
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+4% Synergy $7.62
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $38.11
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+4% Synergy $2.92
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.29
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.28
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $9.01
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.48
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+3% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-2% Synergy $6.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.84
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.27
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-6% Synergy $16.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $1.63
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-10% Synergy $6.02
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-12% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $44.85

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $2.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.45
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.22
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $424.85
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $140.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $938.97
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $34.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.18

Lands

The mana base foundation for Altanak, the Thrice-Called decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Starting Town Starting Town
+31% Synergy $11.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+25% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $6.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+19% Synergy $0.27
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $2.18
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+8% Synergy $0.88
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $31.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $18.94
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $16.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $26.52
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.72
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $1.03
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+5% Synergy $5.58
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+5% Synergy $0.21
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $35.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.24
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $30.79
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
0% Synergy $0.49
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $18.04
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-6% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.30

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