Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.
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Complete guide
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers is a legendary utility land that provides both mana ramp and a tactical combat advantage. While it enters the battlefield untapped like a basic Forest, its true power lies in its ability to bolster your most important heroes during the heat of battle.
What It Does
As a Legendary Land, Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers provides two distinct functions. Primarily, it can be tapped to add one Green mana to your mana pool. Additionally, by paying one Green mana and tapping the land, you can grant a targeted legendary creature +1/+1 until the end of the turn, making it a valuable tool for protecting your commander or pushing through extra damage.
How It Resolves Step by Step
First, ensure you have a legal target: a creature with the 'Legendary' supertype. Second, pay the activation cost of one Green mana and tap Okina. Once the ability is on the stack, players may respond; if the ability resolves, the targeted creature gains the +1/+1 bonus immediately. This effect lasts until the 'cleanup step' at the very end of the current turn.
Common Mistakes
The most frequent error is attempting to target a non-legendary creature; always check the type line before activating. Another mistake is forgetting the 'Legendary' rule for lands; if you control an Okina and play a second one, you must choose one to keep and put the other into your graveyard. Finally, remember that the +1/+1 bonus does not grant any protection or keywords; it only changes power and toughness.
When to Play It
Okina is an excellent inclusion in any Green-based deck that features a legendary commander or a high density of legendary creatures. Since it enters untapped and produces Green mana, there is very little downside to replacing a basic Forest with this card. Use the buff ability during the declare blockers step to save a creature from lethal damage or to finish off an opponent.
Interaction examples
Command TowerOn turn one, you play Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers. On turn two, you play Command Tower. Because Okina is a Green source, if your commander has Green in its identity, Command Tower can now also tap for Green. You have two mana available, and Okina is ready to either produce more mana or buff a legendary creature you play later.
Exotic OrchardIf you are playing against an opponent who also controls Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers, your Exotic Orchard can tap for Green mana. This interaction shows how Okina's presence on the board influences the mana production of lands that check for opponents' colors, while still providing you with the utility of its +1/+1 activated ability.
Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.
How it works : Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
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