Altanak, the Thrice-Called

{5}{G}{G} · Legendary Creature — Insect Beast

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.

Rulings (2)

Sep 20, 2024 · If a spell or ability targets Altanak more than once, its second ability still triggers only once.

Sep 20, 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.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerLegal

StandardLegal

PauperNot legal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

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No qualifying decks played Altanak, the Thrice-Called in the last 30 days. Tournament coverage starts Jun 1, 2026.

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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