Altanak, the Thrice-Called
DSKDuskmourn: House of Horror/#166/2024Uncommon
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.39
Cardmarket€0.14
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.30
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.39High $0.39Low $0.35▲ 11.4%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.30TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.2%30d▲ 15.4%90d▲ 11.1%
90d high
$0.33
90d low
$0.21
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.30
Duskmourn: House of Horror
- Up 15.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.33.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 20% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Insect Beast
Trample
Whenever Altanak becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, draw a card.
, Discard this card: Return target land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.
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Keywords
Trample
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Sept 2024
Altanak's second ability resolves before the spell or ability that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell or ability is countered or otherwise leaves the stack without resolving.
wotc20 Sept 2024
If a spell or ability targets Altanak more than once, its second ability still triggers only once.
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About this card
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
Altanak, the Thrice-Called is a Legendary Creature — Insect Beast, with mana cost {5}{G}{G} (mana value 7).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.30 (up 15.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Altanak, the Thrice-Called FAQ
How much is Altanak, the Thrice-Called worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Altanak, the Thrice-Called is $0.30. It is up 15.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.21 to $0.33.
What is the cheapest printing of Altanak, the Thrice-Called?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Duskmourn: House of Horror at $0.30 on TCGplayer.
What set was Altanak, the Thrice-Called first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DSK #166, released 2024-09-27.
Is there a foil version of Altanak, the Thrice-Called?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.36 versus $0.30 for nonfoil, which is 20% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Altanak, the Thrice-Called legal in Commander?
Yes, Altanak, the Thrice-Called is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Altanak, the Thrice-Called legal in Modern?
Yes, Altanak, the Thrice-Called is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Altanak, the Thrice-Called legal in Standard?
Yes, Altanak, the Thrice-Called is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Altanak, the Thrice-Called do?
Altanak, the Thrice-Called is a Legendary Creature — Insect Beast with mana cost {5}{G}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Trample Whenever Altanak becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, draw a card. {1}{G}, Discard this card: Return target land card from your graveyard to the battlefield tapped.".