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Altanak, the Thrice-Called
Price tag $0.26

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

#3569 Current Rank
#3500 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+41% Synergy $0.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+38% Synergy $6.06
Say Its Name Say Its Name
+38% Synergy $0.11
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+37% Synergy $0.34
Citanul Druid Citanul Druid
+34% Synergy $8.16
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+34% Synergy $0.80
Lure of Prey Lure of Prey
+32% Synergy $3.71
Floral Evoker Floral Evoker
+31% Synergy $0.27
Tek Tek
+30% Synergy $0.49
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+28% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Harrow Harrow
+27% Synergy $0.33
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+26% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
+20% Synergy $4.67
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+18% Synergy $2.40
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.11
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.36
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.11
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
0% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+28% Synergy $34.20
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+16% Synergy $342.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $108.93
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+8% Synergy $3000.32
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $98.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.70
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-1% Synergy $1374.41
Natural Order Natural Order
-1% Synergy $36.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $26.70

Creatures

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

Gorilla Titan Gorilla Titan
+28% Synergy $0.30
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+26% Synergy $2.31
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+25% Synergy $11.64
Werebear Werebear
+25% Synergy $0.13
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+23% Synergy $5.34
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+21% Synergy $0.76
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+19% Synergy $0.30
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+19% Synergy $6.99
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+18% Synergy $0.26
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+17% Synergy $22.81
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+16% Synergy $5.32
Draco Draco
+16% Synergy $3.69
Greater Tanuki Greater Tanuki
+16% Synergy $0.27
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $2.60
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+15% Synergy $3.53
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.49
Cackling Prowler Cackling Prowler
+14% Synergy $0.05
Earthshaker Dreadmaw Earthshaker Dreadmaw
+13% Synergy $0.25
Territory Culler Territory Culler
+13% Synergy $0.25
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+12% Synergy $1.13
Surrak, Elusive Hunter Surrak, Elusive Hunter
+10% Synergy $0.52
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+8% Synergy $0.82
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.30
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.29
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+5% Synergy $6.11
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+5% Synergy $2.44
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+4% Synergy $0.65
Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+4% Synergy $18.43
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+4% Synergy $4.27
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
+4% Synergy $18.44
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+3% Synergy $20.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $1.86
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+2% Synergy $0.35
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+2% Synergy $0.56
Six Six
+1% Synergy $5.51
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
0% Synergy $5.63
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
0% Synergy $0.24
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $24.26
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
-1% Synergy $15.81
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
-2% Synergy $0.75
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $9.49
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-3% Synergy $2.94
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
-4% Synergy $0.26
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
-4% Synergy $2.56
Terastodon Terastodon
-4% Synergy $0.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $13.64
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-5% Synergy $13.24
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
-6% Synergy $14.11
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
-6% Synergy $0.88
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-13% Synergy $20.75

Instants

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

Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+20% Synergy $8.10
Ram Through Ram Through
+18% Synergy $0.44
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+16% Synergy $1.07
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+16% Synergy $0.16
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+14% Synergy $0.23
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.28
Wasteful Harvest Wasteful Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.10
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cache Grab Cache Grab
+7% Synergy $0.15
Evolution Charm Evolution Charm
+4% Synergy $0.30
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.23
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.68
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.54
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+1% Synergy $0.47
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+1% Synergy $0.44
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $7.75
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
0% Synergy $0.23
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
0% Synergy $4.67
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.41
Bite Down Bite Down
-2% Synergy $0.27
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-2% Synergy $3.57
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.96
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-3% Synergy $0.85
Overprotect Overprotect
-3% Synergy $0.67
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-4% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $4.62
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-7% Synergy $0.27
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-8% Synergy $4.02
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.45
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $13.53

Sorceries

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

Roamer's Routine Roamer's Routine
+19% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $7.43
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+16% Synergy $6.70
Road of Return Road of Return
+7% Synergy $0.42
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+7% Synergy $0.41
Druidic Ritual Druidic Ritual
+6% Synergy $0.10
Eureka Eureka
+6% Synergy $475.49
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+5% Synergy $0.93
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+5% Synergy $0.32
Over the Edge Over the Edge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.47
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+3% Synergy $2.42
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.51
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+3% Synergy $0.46
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+2% Synergy $6.74
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+2% Synergy $4.39
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $4.63
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $2.48
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-6% Synergy $0.81
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $49.23
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-8% Synergy $2.96
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.34
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-8% Synergy $22.21
Harmonize Harmonize
-10% Synergy $0.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-14% Synergy $1.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+26% Synergy $2.74
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+26% Synergy $0.28
Wurmwall Sweeper Wurmwall Sweeper
+25% Synergy $0.15
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+21% Synergy $0.31
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+14% Synergy $0.14
Cyclopean Tomb Cyclopean Tomb
+14% Synergy
Colossal Dreadmask Colossal Dreadmask
+13% Synergy $0.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.31
Hunter's Blowgun Hunter's Blowgun
+13% Synergy $0.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $28.75
Campfire Campfire
+6% Synergy $0.46
Triangle of War Triangle of War
+6% Synergy $1.41
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.56
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.25
Meltstrider's Gear Meltstrider's Gear
+5% Synergy $0.05
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+4% Synergy $0.62
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+4% Synergy $0.19
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+3% Synergy $3.34
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+3% Synergy $0.24
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
0% Synergy $3.10
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
-1% Synergy $30.88
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
-2% Synergy $7.41
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-3% Synergy $0.32
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-3% Synergy $3.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.92
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-6% Synergy $2.48
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-8% Synergy $11.74
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-10% Synergy $1.64
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-13% Synergy $62.47

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 $0.42
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+21% Synergy $1.52
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+19% Synergy $5.25
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+17% Synergy $0.94
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $26.46
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+8% Synergy $0.25
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+7% Synergy $0.26
Leaves from the Vine Leaves from the Vine
+7% Synergy $0.20
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.43
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+6% Synergy $6.38
Regeneration Regeneration
+6% Synergy $0.29
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+5% Synergy $4.07
Lignify Lignify
+5% Synergy $1.71
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+5% Synergy $7.27
Shapers' Sanctuary Shapers' Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $0.74
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.30
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+4% Synergy $2.83
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+4% Synergy $0.25
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+4% Synergy $0.21
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+3% Synergy $1.19
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+3% Synergy $0.33
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.33
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
0% Synergy $0.25
Spelunking Spelunking
0% Synergy $3.64
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-1% Synergy $3.15
Burgeoning Burgeoning
-1% Synergy $35.67
Rancor Rancor
-2% Synergy $1.56
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-3% Synergy $0.39
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-3% Synergy $1.49
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-5% Synergy $9.89
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-6% Synergy $12.90
Greater Good Greater Good
-7% Synergy $4.98
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-8% Synergy $7.37
Exploration Exploration
-9% Synergy $32.20
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-13% Synergy $3.01

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+1% Synergy $1.57
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-10% Synergy $4.39

Utility Lands

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

Kishla Village Kishla Village
+28% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+25% Synergy $12.78
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest
+19% Synergy $0.43
Centaur Garden Centaur Garden
+18% Synergy $1.21
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+17% Synergy $2.91
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+17% Synergy $4.64
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $59.22
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+10% Synergy $49.62
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+9% Synergy $14.75
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $4.24
Hashep Oasis Hashep Oasis
+7% Synergy $0.31
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+7% Synergy $505.56
Wild Roads Wild Roads
+7% Synergy $0.08
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+7% Synergy $0.89
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+6% Synergy $1680.00
Diamond Valley Diamond Valley
+6% Synergy $695.00
Bazaar of Baghdad Bazaar of Baghdad
+6% Synergy $1782.66
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+5% Synergy $70.91
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.54
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+5% Synergy $2.16
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $14.14
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+5% Synergy $0.31
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+4% Synergy $3.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.32
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $10.04
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.33
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+3% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $1.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.44
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy $23.01
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $5.11
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.65
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-1% Synergy $22.72
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $16.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.54
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-5% Synergy $6.62
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-5% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $51.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+26% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.41
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $438.54
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $157.73
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1066.67
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $35.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Starting Town Starting Town
+25% Synergy $9.74
Command Tower Command Tower
+21% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $7.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.29
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $1.49
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+8% Synergy $3.50
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+7% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $1.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $35.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $30.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $14.62
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $19.09
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.24
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+4% Synergy $6.53
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $34.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $0.96
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $33.16
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+1% Synergy $29.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $40.14
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.52
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $16.15
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $2.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.19
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.41
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-3% Synergy $0.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30

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