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Altanak, the Thrice-Called
Price tag $0.31

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

#3764 Current Rank
#3517 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+11% Synergy $4.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Command Beacon Command Beacon
+40% Synergy $7.19
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+38% Synergy $0.22
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+37% Synergy $0.31
Say Its Name Say Its Name
+36% Synergy $0.16
Citanul Druid Citanul Druid
+32% Synergy $8.60
Lure of Prey Lure of Prey
+32% Synergy $3.65
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+31% Synergy $0.68
Floral Evoker Floral Evoker
+29% Synergy $0.30
Tek Tek
+29% Synergy $0.51
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+28% Synergy $2.93

Top Cards

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

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+26% Synergy $0.47
Harrow Harrow
+24% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+22% Synergy $5.20
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+17% Synergy $2.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $2.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+9% Synergy $1.53
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.35
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.39
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+26% Synergy $31.12
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+13% Synergy $385.40
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+11% Synergy $109.73
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+7% Synergy $3000.97
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.31
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+0% Synergy $3.76
Natural Order Natural Order
0% Synergy $35.81
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1504.77
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $28.41

Creatures

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

Gorilla Titan Gorilla Titan
+27% Synergy $0.33
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+26% Synergy $3.39
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+25% Synergy $10.44
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+24% Synergy $12.36
Werebear Werebear
+24% Synergy $0.20
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+21% Synergy $0.54
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+18% Synergy $0.25
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+17% Synergy $10.43
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+15% Synergy $3.70
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+15% Synergy $0.27
Draco Draco
+14% Synergy $3.76
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.80
Greater Tanuki Greater Tanuki
+14% Synergy $0.23
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+13% Synergy $2.64
Territory Culler Territory Culler
+13% Synergy $0.28
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+13% Synergy $5.67
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+12% Synergy $27.41
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+12% Synergy $0.90
Cackling Prowler Cackling Prowler
+12% Synergy $0.10
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+11% Synergy $0.26
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+10% Synergy $1.16
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+8% Synergy $16.13
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.68
Genesis Genesis
+6% Synergy $0.55
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.34
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.87
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+5% Synergy $6.26
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+5% Synergy $0.96
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+3% Synergy $0.36
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+2% Synergy $5.00
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+2% Synergy $0.41
Six Six
+2% Synergy $5.29
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+2% Synergy $17.94
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+1% Synergy $0.25
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+0% Synergy $0.70
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+0% Synergy $23.75
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
0% Synergy $14.09
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
-1% Synergy $0.80
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $25.97
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
-1% Synergy $5.32
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-1% Synergy $3.05
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
-2% Synergy $2.32
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $7.98
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
-3% Synergy $0.34
Terastodon Terastodon
-4% Synergy $0.37
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-4% Synergy $12.51
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $11.95
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
-7% Synergy $15.22
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-12% Synergy $19.23

Instants

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

Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+19% Synergy $6.38
Ram Through Ram Through
+18% Synergy $0.45
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+16% Synergy $0.28
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+16% Synergy $0.82
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+12% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+10% Synergy $0.20
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+9% Synergy $0.31
Evolution Charm Evolution Charm
+7% Synergy $0.30
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.12
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+6% Synergy $0.23
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.26
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+4% Synergy $0.22
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+1% Synergy $4.11
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+0% Synergy $0.76
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+0% Synergy $0.43
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
0% Synergy $0.45
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.71
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
0% Synergy $4.06
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
0% Synergy $0.27
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.44
Bite Down Bite Down
-2% Synergy $0.22
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-2% Synergy $1.01
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $2.97
Overprotect Overprotect
-3% Synergy $0.85
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-3% Synergy $1.00
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.23
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-6% Synergy $0.20
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-6% Synergy $5.01
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-8% Synergy $3.73
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $14.99

Sorceries

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $6.25
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+17% Synergy $5.67
Roamer's Routine Roamer's Routine
+15% Synergy $0.16
Road of Return Road of Return
+9% Synergy $0.73
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+7% Synergy $0.47
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.49
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.34
Eureka Eureka
+5% Synergy $475.49
Aggressive Instinct Aggressive Instinct
+5% Synergy $0.24
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+3% Synergy $2.07
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+3% Synergy $5.12
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.56
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+2% Synergy $0.48
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+2% Synergy $2.42
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+2% Synergy $1.98
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+0% Synergy $7.85
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+0% Synergy $0.35
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+0% Synergy $6.33
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $2.68
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-2% Synergy $0.40
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $53.18
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.93
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-8% Synergy $28.49
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-10% Synergy $3.55
Harmonize Harmonize
-11% Synergy $0.26
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-12% Synergy $1.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+27% Synergy $0.39
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+24% Synergy $0.24
Wurmwall Sweeper Wurmwall Sweeper
+23% Synergy $0.21
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+20% Synergy $0.29
Cyclopean Tomb Cyclopean Tomb
+12% Synergy
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+12% Synergy $0.27
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+12% Synergy $0.21
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+12% Synergy $0.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.26
Campfire Campfire
+7% Synergy $0.47
Triangle of War Triangle of War
+5% Synergy $1.33
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+5% Synergy $0.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $28.53
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.79
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+3% Synergy $0.21
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+3% Synergy $0.80
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+2% Synergy $3.75
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+2% Synergy $0.26
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+2% Synergy $3.56
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
0% Synergy $6.67
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
-1% Synergy $33.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.94
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-3% Synergy $3.57
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-3% Synergy $0.66
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-3% Synergy $3.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.39
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-10% Synergy $12.16
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-10% Synergy $1.65
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-11% Synergy $62.97

Enchantments

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

Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+25% Synergy $0.36
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+19% Synergy $1.66
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+18% Synergy $5.63
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.29
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+15% Synergy $1.03
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+9% Synergy $26.78
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+7% Synergy $4.19
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+6% Synergy $0.34
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+6% Synergy $0.30
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+6% Synergy $0.26
Shapers' Sanctuary Shapers' Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.55
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.35
Prismatic Undercurrents Prismatic Undercurrents
+5% Synergy $0.31
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.35
Leaves from the Vine Leaves from the Vine
+5% Synergy $0.22
Regeneration Regeneration
+5% Synergy $0.31
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+4% Synergy $7.68
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.73
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+3% Synergy $2.58
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+2% Synergy $9.26
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.39
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+2% Synergy $0.97
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+1% Synergy $1.80
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+0% Synergy $0.27
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+0% Synergy $1.46
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
0% Synergy $35.54
Spelunking Spelunking
0% Synergy $4.35
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
0% Synergy $2.86
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.36
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-1% Synergy $2.57
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-2% Synergy $36.67
Rancor Rancor
-2% Synergy $1.64
Greater Good Greater Good
-5% Synergy $5.26
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-5% Synergy $13.62
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-8% Synergy $8.09
Exploration Exploration
-9% Synergy $33.60
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-10% Synergy $2.84

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Altanak, the Thrice-Called to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+1% Synergy $1.74
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-8% Synergy $4.39

Utility Lands

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

Kishla Village Kishla Village
+26% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+26% Synergy $13.55
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+17% Synergy $0.46
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+16% Synergy $3.93
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+15% Synergy $1.31
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+15% Synergy $4.72
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $64.23
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $50.74
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+9% Synergy $15.62
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $2.46
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+6% Synergy $0.63
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+6% Synergy $0.31
Wild Roads Wild Roads
+6% Synergy $0.10
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+5% Synergy $528.93
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.24
Diamond Valley Diamond Valley
+5% Synergy $693.33
Bazaar of Baghdad Bazaar of Baghdad
+5% Synergy $1949.99
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+4% Synergy $2899.99
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+4% Synergy $2.37
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+4% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+4% Synergy $76.38
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $15.46
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.15
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+2% Synergy $4.32
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.69
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+2% Synergy $0.27
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.00
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.31
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+0% Synergy $4.53
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+0% Synergy $0.91
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $24.58
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $4.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.76
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.75
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.81
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.24
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-3% Synergy $7.46
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-5% Synergy $13.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.35
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $51.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $1.10
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $471.51
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1122.75
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $168.38
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $4.30

Lands

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

Starting Town Starting Town
+24% Synergy $9.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+20% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $6.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.53
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.80
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+5% Synergy $2.58
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $37.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $33.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.56
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+5% Synergy $0.67
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.89
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.35
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+3% Synergy $6.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+0% Synergy $35.38
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $2.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $38.05
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+0% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $30.80
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $37.17
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $17.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.26
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $2.68
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.97
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.44
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $49.91
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-3% Synergy $0.40
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.30

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