Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of CivilizationHow it works & interactions with other cards

Triple the Fun

The core of Ojer Taq is its replacement effect. Instead of creating one creature token, you create three; instead of two, you create six. This is a static ability that doesn't use the stack, meaning as soon as Ojer Taq is on the battlefield, any effect that creates creature tokens under your control is automatically modified. If an effect places a token onto the battlefield with specific conditions—such as being tapped, attacking, or having a +1/+1 counter—those conditions apply to every single one of the tripled tokens.

Step-by-Step Resolution

First, an effect or spell must attempt to create one or more creature tokens under your control. Second, Ojer Taq's replacement effect intervenes before the tokens actually enter the battlefield, calculating the new total (Original Number x 3). Finally, all tokens enter the battlefield simultaneously. If Ojer Taq dies, its triggered ability goes on the stack. When it resolves, it returns to the battlefield as the Temple of Civilization. To bring the God back, you must attack with three or more creatures and pay the transformation cost during your main phase.

Common Pitfalls

A common mistake is forgetting that Ojer Taq only triples creature tokens. If an effect creates a non-creature token, like a Treasure or Food, you only get the original amount. Additionally, if Ojer Taq is a copy (such as via a clone effect) but the physical card is not a double-faced card, it will not return to the battlefield when it dies because it cannot transform into the Temple.

When to Play Ojer Taq

Timing is crucial because Ojer Taq costs six mana and lacks immediate protection like Ward. It is best played when you already have a board presence or a spell ready that produces multiple tokens. Because it has Vigilance, it can serve as a formidable blocker even after attacking, helping you survive long enough to trigger the transformation if it ever gets sent to the land side.

Interaction examples

Tripling the Titan's Reach

Sun Titan

While Sun Titan doesn't create tokens itself, if you use its ability to return a permanent that creates a token on entry, Ojer Taq will triple that output. For example, returning a card that creates one 1/1 Soldier will result in three 1/1 Soldiers entering the battlefield. Furthermore, Ojer Taq's high mana value (6) means Sun Titan cannot target the God in the graveyard, but it can help provide the three attackers needed to transform the Temple of Civilization back into Ojer Taq.

Managing Power and Toughness

Psychosis Crawler

If you use a spell like Quasiduplicate on Psychosis Crawler while Ojer Taq is out, you won't get just one copy—you will get three. Since Psychosis Crawler's power and toughness are tied to your hand size, all three tokens will share the same stats based on how many cards you are currently holding. Every time you draw a card, all three tokens will trigger their ability, causing your opponents to lose 3 life per draw instead of 1.

The Single Die Rule

If you have Ojer Taq on the battlefield and cast a spell that says 'Create a 1/1 white Spirit creature token,' the replacement effect checks the event. Instead of one Spirit, you create three. If you then cast a spell that creates three 1/1 white Soldier creature tokens, Ojer Taq modifies that to create nine Soldiers. Even if you use a single die to represent your tokens, the game rules treat each of those nine Soldiers as individual permanents entering the battlefield simultaneously.