Oko, the Ringleader
Oko, the Ringleader arrives from Outlaws of Thunder Junction with the kind of modular utility that changes how you pace a game. At the beginning of combat on your turn Oko can copy a creature you control until end of turn while gaining hexproof, enabling surprise attackers or a protected blocker in a single tick of the clock. His loyalty suite favors long term value; the plus ability digs and filters your hand while the minus ability produces a 3 3 Elk token to keep pressure on the board.
Builds that lean into creature synergies or token economics will find Oko straightforward to slot into midrange shells. The ultimate creates copies of each other nonland permanent you control, which pairs cleanly with value engines and enter the battlefield triggers. Play him when you want a planeswalker that shifts roles on demand, from card advantage source to board improver to a late game copier that converts board presence into overwhelming parity.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost: {2}{G}{U}
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Card Type: Legendary Planeswalker
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Subtypes: Oko
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed): At the beginning of combat on your turn, Oko, the Ringleader becomes a copy of up to one target creature you control until end of turn, except he has hexproof.
+1: Draw two cards. If you've committed a crime this turn, discard a card. Otherwise, discard two cards.
-1: Create a 3 3 green Elk creature token.
-5: For each other nonland permanent you control, create a token that's a copy of that permanent. -
Loyalty: 3
