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God-Eternal Oketra
Legendary Creature — Zombie God · 3WW
Color identity: White
God-Eternal Oketra is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Double strike
Whenever you cast a creature spell, create a 4/4 black Zombie Warrior creature token with vigilance.
When God-Eternal Oketra dies or is put into exile from the battlefield, you may put it into its owner's library third from the top.
Reference price of the card: €1.01
Average lands in decks for God-Eternal Oketra: 35
TokensBounceAggroCantripsZombiesMidrangeHatebearsBlink
Build your God-Eternal Oketra deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for God-Eternal Oketra 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average God-Eternal Oketra deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: B+ (80/100)
- Consistency89
- Speed66
- Interaction62
- Resilience98
- Closing85
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (14 nonbasic, 21 Plains)
Oketra's Monument · Sol Ring · Pearl Medallion · Whitemane Lion · Swords to Plowshares · Rumor Gatherer · Path to Exile · Knight of the White Orchid · Spirited Companion · Arcane Signet · Welcoming Vampire · Kor Skyfisher · Stonecloaker · Selfless Spirit · Wall of Omens · Rescuer Chwinga · Generous Gift · Tocasia's Welcome · Loyal Warhound · Loran of the Third Path · Defiler of Faith · Cathar Commando · Odric, Lunarch Marshal · Jeskai Barricade · Sun Titan · Idol of Oblivion · Mentor of the Meek · Bennie Bracks, Zoologist · Helpful Hunter · Gold Myr · Esper Sentinel · Akroma's Will · Guardian of Faith · Mangara, the Diplomat · Soul Warden · Mother of Runes · Witch Enchanter // Witch-Blessed Meadow · Enduring Innocence · Sunpearl Kirin · Austere Command · Solemn Simulacrum · Mondrak, Glory Dominus · Skyclave Apparition · Stroke of Midnight · Anointed Procession · Mind Stone · Weathered Wayfarer · Caretaker's Talent · Moonshaker Cavalry · Claim Jumper · Bygone Bishop · Flare of Fortitude · Inspiring Overseer · Archivist of Oghma · Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite · Archaeomancer's Map · On Wings of Gold · Exalted Sunborn · Deep Gnome Terramancer · Flawless Maneuver · Smothering Tithe · Recruiter of the Guard · Hour of Reckoning · Aviary Mechanic · War Room · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Myriad Landscape · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Minas Tirith · Windbrisk Heights · Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire · Castle Ardenvale · Secluded Steppe · Scavenger Grounds · Tyrite Sanctum · Reliquary Tower · Abandoned Air Temple · Bonders' Enclave
🃏 Recommended cards for God-Eternal Oketra
The highest-synergy cards in decks for God-Eternal Oketra, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Whitemane Lion | 77% | +74% |
| Rumor Gatherer | 69% | +59% |
| Stonecloaker | 58% | +57% |
| Kor Skyfisher | 58% | +57% |
| Oketra's Monument | 82% | +56% |
| Rescuer Chwinga | 52% | +51% |
| Spirited Companion | 59% | +49% |
| Jeskai Barricade | 47% | +47% |
| Selfless Spirit | 56% | +47% |
| Wall of Omens | 53% | +45% |
| Cathar Commando | 49% | +42% |
| Odric, Lunarch Marshal | 47% | +41% |
| Defiler of Faith | 49% | +41% |
| Welcoming Vampire | 58% | +41% |
| Loyal Warhound | 51% | +40% |
| Knight of the White Orchid | 64% | +39% |
| Bennie Bracks, Zoologist | 43% | +38% |
| Idol of Oblivion | 46% | +38% |
| Sunpearl Kirin | 37% | +36% |
| Guardian of Faith | 40% | +36% |
| Tocasia's Welcome | 51% | +36% |
| Gold Myr | 41% | +35% |
| Helpful Hunter | 42% | +34% |
| Bygone Bishop | 31% | +29% |
💰 The best cards for your God-Eternal Oketra deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Whitemane Lion
- Rumor Gatherer
- Stonecloaker
- Kor Skyfisher
- Rescuer Chwinga
- Spirited Companion
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Oketra's Monument
- Welcoming Vampire
- Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
- Tocasia's Welcome
- Loran of the Third Path
- Enduring Innocence
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Mondrak, Glory Dominus
- Anointed Procession
- Exalted Sunborn
- Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- Akroma's Will
- Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with God-Eternal Oketra
- Defiler of Faith + Oketra's Monument + Soul Warden + Whitemane Lion → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite storm count
- Oketra's Monument + Dazzling Theater // Prop Room + Whitemane Lion → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite storm count, Infinite creature tokens
- Defiler of Faith + Soul Warden + Pearl Medallion + Whitemane Lion → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite storm count
- Defiler of Faith + Oketra's Monument + Soul Warden + Kor Skyfisher → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite storm count
- Defiler of Faith + Soul Warden + Pearl Medallion + Kor Skyfisher → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite storm count
- Defiler of Faith + Oketra's Monument + Soul's Attendant + Whitemane Lion → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite storm count
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Frequently asked questions
What is God-Eternal Oketra's color identity?
God-Eternal Oketra is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does God-Eternal Oketra come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average God-Eternal Oketra deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 4.6 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 98 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 23 % of the time and floods 7 %. Deck health: B+ (80/100).
How many lands should a God-Eternal Oketra deck run?
Real God-Eternal Oketra decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for God-Eternal Oketra?
The three highest-synergy cards are Whitemane Lion, Rumor Gatherer, Stonecloaker. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in God-Eternal Oketra decks.
What combos does God-Eternal Oketra have?
God-Eternal Oketra has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Defiler of Faith + Oketra's Monument + Soul Warden + Whitemane Lion. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a God-Eternal Oketra deck cost?
You can start cheap: Whitemane Lion, Rumor Gatherer, Stonecloaker are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.