EDH Optimizer
Oketra the True
Legendary Creature — God · 3W
Color identity: White
Oketra the True is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Double strike, indestructible
Oketra can't attack or block unless you control at least three other creatures.
{3}{W}: Create a 1/1 white Warrior creature token with vigilance.
Reference price of the card: €3.76
Average lands in decks for Oketra the True: 36
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Build your Oketra the True deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Oketra the True 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Oketra the True 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 (73/100)
- Consistency70
- Speed63
- Interaction50
- Resilience75
- Closing100
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (10 nonbasic, 26 Plains)
Sol Ring · Oketra's Monument · Swords to Plowshares · Pearl Medallion · Elspeth, Sun's Champion · Path to Exile · Mentor of the Meek · Arcane Signet · Martial Coup · Welcoming Vampire · Generous Gift · Keeper of the Accord · Skullclamp · Anointed Procession · Austere Command · Divine Visitation · God-Eternal Oketra · Odric, Lunarch Marshal · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Secure the Wastes · Defiler of Faith · Knight of the White Orchid · Mondrak, Glory Dominus · Tocasia's Welcome · Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization · Pariah · Enduring Innocence · Marble Diamond · Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite · Mind Stone · Rumor Gatherer · Stroke of Midnight · Wrath of God · Felidar Retreat · Archaeomancer's Map · Heliod, God of the Sun · Hour of Reckoning · Idol of Oblivion · Intangible Virtue · Sun Titan · Loran of the Third Path · Soul Warden · Swiftfoot Boots · White Sun's Zenith · Gold Myr · Heraldic Banner · White Sun's Twilight · Horn of Valhalla // Ysgard's Call · Moonshaker Cavalry · Caretaker's Talent · Grand Crescendo · Hero of Bladehold · Land Tax · Mangara, the Diplomat · Smothering Tithe · Sword of the Animist · Teferi's Protection · Unbreakable Formation · Court of Grace · Angel of Invention · Cathars' Crusade · Esper Sentinel · Myrel, Shield of Argive · Castle Ardenvale · War Room · Rogue's Passage · Windbrisk Heights · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Minas Tirith · Myriad Landscape · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Desert of the True · Secluded Steppe
🃏 Recommended cards for Oketra the True
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Oketra the True, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Oketra's Monument | 72% | +46% |
| Martial Coup | 50% | +44% |
| Elspeth, Sun's Champion | 53% | +43% |
| God-Eternal Oketra | 39% | +37% |
| Secure the Wastes | 38% | +35% |
| Odric, Lunarch Marshal | 39% | +34% |
| Divine Visitation | 39% | +33% |
| Mentor of the Meek | 51% | +33% |
| Welcoming Vampire | 46% | +30% |
| Anointed Procession | 40% | +29% |
| Adeline, Resplendent Cathar | 38% | +28% |
| Defiler of Faith | 35% | +28% |
| Keeper of the Accord | 42% | +27% |
| Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation | 31% | +24% |
| Castle Ardenvale | 42% | +24% |
| Skullclamp | 41% | +24% |
| Desert of the True | 26% | +23% |
| Pariah | 31% | +23% |
| Heliod, God of the Sun | 25% | +23% |
| White Sun's Zenith | 24% | +21% |
| Mondrak, Glory Dominus | 32% | +21% |
| Horn of Valhalla | 22% | +20% |
| Hour of Reckoning | 25% | +20% |
| Felidar Retreat | 26% | +19% |
💰 The best cards for your Oketra the True 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.
- Martial Coup
- Elspeth, Sun's Champion
- God-Eternal Oketra
- Secure the Wastes
- Odric, Lunarch Marshal
- Divine Visitation
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
- Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
- Skullclamp
- Heliod, God of the Sun
- Tocasia's Welcome
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Anointed Procession
- Mondrak, Glory Dominus
- Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- Myrel, Shield of Argive
- Charismatic Conqueror
- Exalted Sunborn
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Oketra the True
- Rings of Brighthearth + Basalt Monolith → Infinite colorless mana
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Nim Deathmantle + Ashnod's Altar → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + With Great Power . . . → Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, Lock
- Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer + Pariah → Lock, Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oketra the True's color identity?
Oketra the True 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 Oketra the True come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Oketra the True deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.7 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 28 % of the time and floods 7 %. Deck health: B (73/100).
How many lands should a Oketra the True deck run?
Real Oketra the True decks run 36 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 Oketra the True?
The three highest-synergy cards are Oketra's Monument, Martial Coup, Elspeth, Sun's Champion. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Oketra the True decks.
What combos does Oketra the True have?
Oketra the True has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Rings of Brighthearth + Basalt Monolith. 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 Oketra the True deck cost?
You can start cheap: Martial Coup, Elspeth, Sun's Champion, God-Eternal Oketra 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.