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Johan
Price tag $0.41

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Naya

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 24% Attack Triggers 7% Aggro 5% Anthems 3% Commander Matters 3% Equipment 3% Hatebears 3% Midrange 3% Ramp 3% Samurai 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2472 Current Rank
#2570 Last Week
#2192 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Johan.

Boomer Commanders | Prosssh vs Nin, the Pain Artist vs Johan vs Cloudhoof Kirin | EP 26 | EDH

Boomer Commanders | Prosssh vs Nin, the Pain Artist vs Johan vs Cloudhoof Kirin | EP 26 | EDH

Ygra vs Baeloth vs Johan vs Theoden! Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay!

Ygra vs Baeloth vs Johan vs Theoden! Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay!

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Johan decks.

Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+11% Synergy $0.15
Wildvine Pummeler Wildvine Pummeler
+11% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+11% Synergy $0.22
Brambleback Brute Brambleback Brute
+11% Synergy $0.12
Boldwyr Aggressor Boldwyr Aggressor
+9% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Johan's abilities and overall game plan.

Champion of Rhonas Champion of Rhonas
+59% Synergy $0.28
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+57% Synergy $1.21
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+54% Synergy $0.04
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+53% Synergy $0.16
Resolute Survivors Resolute Survivors
+52% Synergy $0.03
Trueheart Twins Trueheart Twins
+50% Synergy $0.04
Vizier of the True Vizier of the True
+49% Synergy $0.08
Glory-Bound Initiate Glory-Bound Initiate
+49% Synergy $0.10
Tah-Crop Elite Tah-Crop Elite
+49% Synergy $0.05
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+47% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Johan decks.

Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+46% Synergy $0.07
Battlefield Scavenger Battlefield Scavenger
+44% Synergy $0.02
Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Champion
+44% Synergy $0.07
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+41% Synergy $0.80
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.16
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.37
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $7.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $48.00
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $20.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $47.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Johan's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+38% Synergy $0.05
Bitterblade Warrior Bitterblade Warrior
+36% Synergy $0.03
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+33% Synergy $0.04
Oketra's Avenger Oketra's Avenger
+33% Synergy $0.03
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+32% Synergy $0.33
Gust Walker Gust Walker
+31% Synergy $0.01
Hooded Brawler Hooded Brawler
+30% Synergy $0.04
Emberhorn Minotaur Emberhorn Minotaur
+30% Synergy $0.04
Rhonas's Stalwart Rhonas's Stalwart
+28% Synergy $0.01
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+28% Synergy $0.14
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+27% Synergy $0.50
Khenra Scrapper Khenra Scrapper
+27% Synergy $0.02
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $8.18
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+25% Synergy $0.26
Druid of the Anima Druid of the Anima
+24% Synergy $0.46
Nef-Crop Entangler Nef-Crop Entangler
+24% Synergy $0.02
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+21% Synergy $0.18
Rhet-Crop Spearmaster Rhet-Crop Spearmaster
+21% Synergy $0.03
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+20% Synergy $12.48
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+20% Synergy $2.03
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+19% Synergy $2.58
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+19% Synergy $5.29
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+16% Synergy $0.62
Knotvine Mystic Knotvine Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.43
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $8.57
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+13% Synergy $19.25
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.41
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+12% Synergy $2.52
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+11% Synergy $20.16
Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+10% Synergy $0.34
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+9% Synergy $4.19
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+9% Synergy $0.32
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+8% Synergy $0.87
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+8% Synergy $6.88
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+8% Synergy $0.36
Vinebred Brawler Vinebred Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.19
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+8% Synergy $0.36
Burdened Stoneback Burdened Stoneback
+8% Synergy $0.14
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+8% Synergy $1.33
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+7% Synergy $0.30
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+5% Synergy $7.99
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+3% Synergy $6.66
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.29
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $12.95
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $1.42
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.62
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.53

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Johan safe.

Naya Charm Naya Charm
+27% Synergy $0.31
Fog Fog
+19% Synergy $0.53
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+17% Synergy $0.76
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.97
Sear Sear
+8% Synergy $0.27
Appeal to Eirdu Appeal to Eirdu
+8% Synergy $0.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.87
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $1.76
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+5% Synergy $0.12
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.09
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.26
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+3% Synergy $4.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.47
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.60
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.97
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $9.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-4% Synergy $0.41
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $14.64
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $11.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Johan's game plan and control the board.

Don't Move Don't Move
+23% Synergy $8.34
Harmonize Harmonize
+15% Synergy $0.11
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+12% Synergy $2.18
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+12% Synergy $14.81
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $6.18
Overrun Overrun
+11% Synergy $0.12
Split Up Split Up
+11% Synergy $2.03
World at War World at War
+8% Synergy $8.49
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.73
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+7% Synergy $0.30
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.46
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+6% Synergy $20.24
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+5% Synergy $1.13
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $2.60
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.85
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.17
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $1.99
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.27
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.24
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.79
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-1% Synergy $1.12
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.93
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.79
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $7.89
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.33

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+26% Synergy $31.46
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+10% Synergy $0.50
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+9% Synergy $3.79
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $11.62
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $6.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $37.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.58
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+1% Synergy $4.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $6.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $60.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Johan's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Always Watching Always Watching
+36% Synergy $1.35
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+30% Synergy $6.06
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+17% Synergy $3.35
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+17% Synergy $0.89
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $11.38
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $4.25
Smoke Smoke
+13% Synergy $5.18
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.22
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.30
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $24.97
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $2.88
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+8% Synergy $6.48
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+8% Synergy $0.69
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+8% Synergy $0.41
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+6% Synergy $0.13
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $24.31
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.32
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $5.39
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.92
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.64
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $23.88
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $10.69
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-1% Synergy $2.66
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.33
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-10% Synergy $1.58

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Johan to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+19% Synergy $0.53
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.15

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $10.90
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $7.91
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $4.39
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.23
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $5.12
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $38.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $12.91

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+14% Synergy $0.47
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+13% Synergy $0.37
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.43
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+7% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $1.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Johan decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+12% Synergy $0.34
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.14
Brushland Brushland
+10% Synergy $0.76
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.25
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+8% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.53
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+5% Synergy $9.51
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+5% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.13
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Commercial District Commercial District
+3% Synergy $6.47
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $6.30
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.20
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.08
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
0% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.16
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $15.25
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.17
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $328.26
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $15.15
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $2.32
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $12.58
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $5.38
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.12
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-6% Synergy $0.15
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.20
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-8% Synergy $16.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $9.05
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $2.04
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-9% Synergy $0.21
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-9% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $25.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.12
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-10% Synergy $0.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $7.27
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $6.95
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $15.87
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $9.96
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-12% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.13

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