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Johan
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 26% Aggro 8% Attack Triggers 7% Tokens 5% Anthems 3% Commander Matters 3% Equipment 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

#2211 Current Rank
#1938 Last Week
#2181 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.

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+3% Synergy $0.07
Sun-Blessed Peak Sun-Blessed Peak
+1% Synergy $0.08
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $2.24
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-4% Synergy $0.79
Bitter Work Bitter Work
-6% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Rhonas Champion of Rhonas
+60% Synergy $0.29
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+59% Synergy $0.99
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+54% Synergy $0.04
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+53% Synergy $0.15
Resolute Survivors Resolute Survivors
+53% Synergy $0.03
Trueheart Twins Trueheart Twins
+51% Synergy $0.03
Tah-Crop Elite Tah-Crop Elite
+50% Synergy $0.04
Glory-Bound Initiate Glory-Bound Initiate
+50% Synergy $0.14
Vizier of the True Vizier of the True
+49% Synergy $0.07
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+48% 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
+47% Synergy $0.04
Battlefield Scavenger Battlefield Scavenger
+45% Synergy $0.02
Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Champion
+43% Synergy $0.07
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+41% Synergy $0.61
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.05
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.72

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $5.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $44.01
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $19.80
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+39% Synergy $0.08
Bitterblade Warrior Bitterblade Warrior
+36% Synergy $0.03
Oketra's Avenger Oketra's Avenger
+33% Synergy $0.03
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+33% Synergy $0.27
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+32% Synergy $0.02
Gust Walker Gust Walker
+30% Synergy $0.01
Hooded Brawler Hooded Brawler
+30% Synergy $0.02
Emberhorn Minotaur Emberhorn Minotaur
+28% Synergy $0.02
Rhonas's Stalwart Rhonas's Stalwart
+28% Synergy $0.01
Khenra Scrapper Khenra Scrapper
+28% Synergy $0.02
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+27% Synergy $0.17
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+27% Synergy $0.51
Druid of the Anima Druid of the Anima
+25% Synergy $0.54
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+24% Synergy $4.20
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+24% Synergy $0.26
Nef-Crop Entangler Nef-Crop Entangler
+24% Synergy $0.02
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+22% Synergy $1.58
Rhet-Crop Spearmaster Rhet-Crop Spearmaster
+22% Synergy $0.03
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+21% Synergy $0.19
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+21% Synergy $12.93
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+20% Synergy $11.17
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+19% Synergy $1.85
Knotvine Mystic Knotvine Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.45
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+16% Synergy $0.57
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+14% Synergy $2.59
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.27
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $5.31
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+13% Synergy $17.10
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+12% Synergy $0.23
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+11% Synergy $18.36
Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+10% Synergy $0.29
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+10% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $0.69
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+9% Synergy $0.19
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+9% Synergy $3.70
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+9% Synergy $0.07
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $0.49
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+8% Synergy $4.82
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+7% Synergy $0.43
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+6% Synergy $0.41
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+5% Synergy $6.91
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+5% Synergy $9.16
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+4% Synergy $7.03
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $12.29
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $0.97
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $1.18
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+2% Synergy $0.39
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.31
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Naya Charm Naya Charm
+27% Synergy $0.54
Fog Fog
+18% Synergy $0.42
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+18% Synergy $0.69
Disenchant Disenchant
+16% Synergy $0.14
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $0.74
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $1.26
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+5% Synergy $0.13
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.07
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy $4.86
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.51
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $10.12
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-6% Synergy $1.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $14.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-9% Synergy $9.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $9.39

Sorceries

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

Don't Move Don't Move
+23% Synergy $7.15
Harmonize Harmonize
+15% Synergy $0.12
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+12% Synergy $2.14
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+12% Synergy $15.42
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $4.59
Overrun Overrun
+11% Synergy $0.13
Split Up Split Up
+11% Synergy $2.18
World at War World at War
+9% Synergy $5.80
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+7% Synergy $2.68
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+6% Synergy $1.13
Regrowth Regrowth
+6% Synergy $0.42
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+6% Synergy $0.30
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+6% Synergy $18.56
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $2.58
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+3% Synergy $0.87
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.18
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $1.86
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.28
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.25
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.65
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.44
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $3.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.79
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $7.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+27% Synergy $25.26
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+12% Synergy $0.22
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+10% Synergy $3.55
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+10% Synergy $0.44
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $8.44
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $6.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $37.91
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.86
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $5.39
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy $3.71
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $60.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $3.28

Enchantments

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

Always Watching Always Watching
+35% Synergy $1.61
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+31% Synergy $5.66
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+18% Synergy $3.82
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+15% Synergy $0.86
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $10.80
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $3.97
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.22
Smoke Smoke
+12% Synergy $5.02
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $17.57
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+9% Synergy $6.44
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+9% Synergy $0.80
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $2.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.26
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+8% Synergy $0.13
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+6% Synergy $0.81
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.23
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $19.92
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $4.28
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $3.72
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.49
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $9.86
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $21.39
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-2% Synergy $1.26
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-7% Synergy $0.62
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-10% Synergy $1.96

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+19% Synergy $0.35
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+7% Synergy $2.00

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $10.47
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.22
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+4% Synergy $0.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $3.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.19
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $32.70
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $8.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+15% Synergy $0.49
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+13% Synergy $0.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.39
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+8% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $0.58
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $2.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.15
Brushland Brushland
+10% Synergy $0.49
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.23
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+7% Synergy $0.14
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.15
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+6% Synergy $8.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.15
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.11
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.18
Commercial District Commercial District
+3% Synergy $6.06
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+3% Synergy $6.49
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.16
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.23
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+1% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.08
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $13.78
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
0% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $13.02
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $325.65
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-3% Synergy $13.05
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $1.29
Savannah Savannah
-3% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.63
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $4.93
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-5% Synergy $0.12
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $7.51
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-8% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.18
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-8% Synergy $17.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $24.08
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $1.65
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-9% Synergy $0.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $5.78
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-9% Synergy $14.98
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-9% Synergy $0.42
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $13.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.13
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $9.57
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-11% Synergy $0.46
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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