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Johan
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 16% Aggro 11% Attack Triggers 9% Tap / Untap 5% Warriors 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2388 Current Rank
#2616 Last Week
#2436 Past 2 Years

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.

Desert Were-Worm Desert Were-Worm
+7% Synergy $0.37
Ordinary Bear Ordinary Bear
+4% Synergy $0.16
Blor the Impervious Blor the Impervious
+2% Synergy
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
+2% Synergy $1.15
Hobbit Hole Hobbit Hole
+1% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Rhonas Champion of Rhonas
+54% Synergy $0.27
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+53% Synergy $2.27
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+48% Synergy $0.23
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+48% Synergy $0.09
Resolute Survivors Resolute Survivors
+48% Synergy $0.11
Vizier of the True Vizier of the True
+45% Synergy $0.04
Trueheart Twins Trueheart Twins
+44% Synergy $0.05
Glory-Bound Initiate Glory-Bound Initiate
+44% Synergy $0.13
Tah-Crop Elite Tah-Crop Elite
+42% Synergy $0.06
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+42% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Battlefield Scavenger Battlefield Scavenger
+40% Synergy $0.08
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+38% Synergy $0.27
Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Champion
+38% Synergy $0.20
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $2.17
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+11% Synergy $5.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.62
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.53
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.39

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $17.95
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.86
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $31.71
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $49.60

Creatures

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

Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+34% Synergy $0.24
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+34% Synergy $4.56
Bitterblade Warrior Bitterblade Warrior
+33% Synergy $0.12
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+31% Synergy $0.17
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+30% Synergy $0.26
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+29% Synergy $0.34
Oketra's Avenger Oketra's Avenger
+28% Synergy $0.03
Gust Walker Gust Walker
+27% Synergy $0.05
Hooded Brawler Hooded Brawler
+27% Synergy $0.08
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+27% Synergy $0.39
Rhonas's Stalwart Rhonas's Stalwart
+25% Synergy $0.14
Druid of the Anima Druid of the Anima
+25% Synergy $0.53
Emberhorn Minotaur Emberhorn Minotaur
+25% Synergy $0.12
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+24% Synergy $0.58
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+24% Synergy $8.74
Nef-Crop Entangler Nef-Crop Entangler
+22% Synergy $0.03
Khenra Scrapper Khenra Scrapper
+21% Synergy $0.07
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+19% Synergy $12.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.26
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+18% Synergy $7.97
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+16% Synergy $5.42
Rhet-Crop Spearmaster Rhet-Crop Spearmaster
+16% Synergy $0.05
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+16% Synergy $7.80
Knotvine Mystic Knotvine Mystic
+15% Synergy $0.42
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+15% Synergy $2.17
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+14% Synergy $0.73
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+12% Synergy $22.05
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.42
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+12% Synergy $2.12
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $1.19
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+9% Synergy $0.26
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+8% Synergy $7.07
Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+8% Synergy $0.38
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+7% Synergy $31.14
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+7% Synergy $0.50
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+6% Synergy $4.09
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy $0.45
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.32
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+5% Synergy $0.39
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $0.65
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+4% Synergy $2.91
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $9.77
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+2% Synergy $8.62
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+0% Synergy $2.43
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+0% Synergy $2.46
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $5.26
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
-2% Synergy $10.37
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.64
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-14% Synergy $2.84

Instants

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

Fog Fog
+22% Synergy $1.75
Naya Charm Naya Charm
+21% Synergy $0.41
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $1.47
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+12% Synergy $0.68
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+7% Synergy $4.51
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+6% Synergy $0.38
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.23
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.99
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.89
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $6.49
Beast Within Beast Within
+0% Synergy $0.72
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+0% Synergy $7.30
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $12.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-6% Synergy $2.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-10% Synergy $14.71
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $15.66

Sorceries

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

Don't Move Don't Move
+20% Synergy $1.84
Split Up Split Up
+14% Synergy $2.37
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+11% Synergy $1.94
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+11% Synergy $2.96
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+11% Synergy $4.32
Harmonize Harmonize
+10% Synergy $0.30
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.85
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+6% Synergy $20.19
World at War World at War
+5% Synergy $11.38
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.47
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+5% Synergy $6.21
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+3% Synergy $0.28
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.29
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $1.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $4.95
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.47
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.99
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $5.62
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $3.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+24% Synergy $29.76
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.32
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+8% Synergy $0.48
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+7% Synergy $4.36
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $6.08
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.64
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $11.87
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $41.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $2.00
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $65.37
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $6.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.34

Enchantments

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

Always Watching Always Watching
+32% Synergy $1.12
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+27% Synergy $6.20
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+17% Synergy $1.10
Smoke Smoke
+15% Synergy $8.26
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+14% Synergy $6.14
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+12% Synergy $14.01
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+11% Synergy $6.24
Castle Castle
+10% Synergy $0.21
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $35.79
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.65
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+8% Synergy $7.51
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.39
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+6% Synergy $0.63
Land Tax Land Tax
+6% Synergy $17.39
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+0% Synergy $14.64
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
0% Synergy $4.55
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $27.77
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-5% Synergy $0.51
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-10% Synergy $1.09

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+17% Synergy $1.25
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.72

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $8.22
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.44
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+6% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.50
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $7.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+2% Synergy $0.39
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.94
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $51.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $18.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+13% Synergy $1.02
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+12% Synergy $0.45
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.65
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+5% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $3.03
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $1.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.64

Lands

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

Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.29
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+10% Synergy $0.35
Brushland Brushland
+7% Synergy $1.57
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+4% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.25
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.33
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.31
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.67
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+1% Synergy $0.25
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+1% Synergy $10.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.22
Commercial District Commercial District
+0% Synergy $8.44
City of Brass City of Brass
+0% Synergy $11.86
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+0% Synergy $0.18
Lush Portico Lush Portico
0% Synergy $5.38
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $384.67
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.25
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $6.01
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.24
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.08
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-2% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $6.29
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-3% Synergy $6.15
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.28
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-4% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-5% Synergy $3.08
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $2.82
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.34
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-6% Synergy $17.41
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $10.24
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $5.49
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-8% Synergy $0.38
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-8% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $28.02
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-9% Synergy $0.35
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $6.96
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $19.03
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-11% Synergy $0.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-11% Synergy $7.54
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $12.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.24

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