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Johan
Price tag $0.39

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 25% Attack Triggers 8% Aggro 7% Anthems 3% Commander Matters 3% Equipment 3% Midrange 3% Ramp 3% Samurai 3% Snow 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2611 Current Rank
#3323 Last Week
#2229 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.

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+9% Synergy $0.34
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+8% Synergy $0.31
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+6% Synergy $0.09
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+6% Synergy $0.25
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+3% Synergy $0.38

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Rhonas Champion of Rhonas
+59% Synergy $0.29
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+56% Synergy $1.03
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+53% Synergy $0.05
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+52% Synergy $0.25
Resolute Survivors Resolute Survivors
+51% Synergy $0.05
Trueheart Twins Trueheart Twins
+49% Synergy $0.05
Vizier of the True Vizier of the True
+48% Synergy $0.05
Tah-Crop Elite Tah-Crop Elite
+48% Synergy $0.05
Glory-Bound Initiate Glory-Bound Initiate
+48% Synergy $0.09
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+46% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+46% Synergy $0.10
Battlefield Scavenger Battlefield Scavenger
+44% Synergy $0.05
Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Champion
+43% Synergy $0.08
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+39% Synergy $1.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.37
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $11.10
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $7.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $49.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $51.58
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $24.79
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

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

Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+37% Synergy $0.18
Bitterblade Warrior Bitterblade Warrior
+36% Synergy $0.05
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+33% Synergy $0.06
Oketra's Avenger Oketra's Avenger
+32% Synergy $0.09
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+31% Synergy $0.38
Gust Walker Gust Walker
+30% Synergy $0.03
Hooded Brawler Hooded Brawler
+28% Synergy $0.04
Emberhorn Minotaur Emberhorn Minotaur
+28% Synergy $0.04
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+28% Synergy $0.15
Rhonas's Stalwart Rhonas's Stalwart
+28% Synergy $0.02
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+27% Synergy $0.35
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+26% Synergy $0.56
Khenra Scrapper Khenra Scrapper
+26% Synergy $0.04
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $8.51
Druid of the Anima Druid of the Anima
+25% Synergy $0.44
Nef-Crop Entangler Nef-Crop Entangler
+23% Synergy $0.02
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+20% Synergy $0.31
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+20% Synergy $13.32
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+20% Synergy $2.54
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+19% Synergy $2.39
Rhet-Crop Spearmaster Rhet-Crop Spearmaster
+19% Synergy $0.03
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+18% Synergy $7.28
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+18% Synergy $0.70
Knotvine Mystic Knotvine Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.42
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.47
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $10.39
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+13% Synergy $23.91
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+12% Synergy $2.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.32
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+11% Synergy $29.28
Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+10% Synergy $0.34
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+10% Synergy $5.37
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $1.09
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.33
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+8% Synergy $0.37
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+8% Synergy $0.22
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+8% Synergy $5.81
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $0.67
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+7% Synergy $0.43
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+7% Synergy $1.91
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+6% Synergy $12.17
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+5% Synergy $8.56
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+3% Synergy $7.88
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.48
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.99
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $1.98
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $13.51
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $1.39
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.54
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Naya Charm Naya Charm
+26% Synergy $0.39
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.47
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+17% Synergy $0.87
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $1.22
Naturalize Naturalize
+6% Synergy $0.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $2.95
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+5% Synergy $0.11
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy $3.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.51
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.37
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.33
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.70
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $10.09
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $15.89
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $12.95

Sorceries

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

Don't Move Don't Move
+23% Synergy $8.62
Harmonize Harmonize
+14% Synergy $0.23
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+12% Synergy $2.25
Split Up Split Up
+12% Synergy $1.69
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+12% Synergy $14.70
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $6.35
Overrun Overrun
+11% Synergy $0.32
World at War World at War
+7% Synergy $8.09
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+7% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.09
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+6% Synergy $19.70
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $3.61
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.46
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+5% Synergy $1.19
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.01
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $2.18
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.78
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.74
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.81
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.33
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $3.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+26% Synergy $32.77
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+12% Synergy $0.33
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+9% Synergy $4.95
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+9% Synergy $0.57
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $10.91
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.52
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $5.28
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $40.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $8.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $61.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

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

Always Watching Always Watching
+35% Synergy $1.28
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+28% Synergy $6.43
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+16% Synergy $2.75
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.94
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $11.55
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $5.23
Smoke Smoke
+13% Synergy $6.00
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.25
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+9% Synergy $6.75
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.41
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $27.96
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $4.22
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+7% Synergy $0.67
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.40
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+6% Synergy $0.33
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.22
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $25.63
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.36
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.88
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $12.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $25.88
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-1% Synergy $3.47
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-10% Synergy $1.59

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+18% Synergy $0.48
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.25

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $11.01
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $8.95
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.39
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.30
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.28
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $4.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $46.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $14.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+14% Synergy $0.37
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+14% Synergy $0.46
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.44
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+7% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $0.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.22
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+11% Synergy $0.40
Brushland Brushland
+9% Synergy $0.82
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.36
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+7% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.31
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+5% Synergy $0.21
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+4% Synergy $10.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.19
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $8.45
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+2% Synergy $7.09
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+1% Synergy $0.19
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.45
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
0% Synergy $0.33
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-1% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.20
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-2% Synergy $2.01
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $331.42
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-3% Synergy $16.92
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $5.81
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-6% Synergy $0.19
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.35
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-7% Synergy $17.69
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $10.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $29.10
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-9% Synergy $1.11
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $8.81
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-9% Synergy $7.13
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $19.28
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-9% Synergy $2.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-10% Synergy $0.24
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-10% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $11.34
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-13% Synergy $0.72
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.19

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