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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 18% Aggro 8% Attack Triggers 8% 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

#2322 Current Rank
#2120 Last Week
#2349 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.

Asgardian Citadel Asgardian Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.22
Birnin Zana Plaza Birnin Zana Plaza
+1% Synergy $0.24
Jennifer Walters The Sensational She-Hulk Jennifer Walters
+0% Synergy $11.80

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Rhonas Champion of Rhonas
+55% Synergy $0.23
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+54% Synergy $1.56
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+49% Synergy $0.08
Resolute Survivors Resolute Survivors
+48% Synergy $0.12
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+48% Synergy $0.33
Glory-Bound Initiate Glory-Bound Initiate
+46% Synergy $0.12
Vizier of the True Vizier of the True
+46% Synergy $0.05
Trueheart Twins Trueheart Twins
+46% Synergy $0.05
Tah-Crop Elite Tah-Crop Elite
+44% Synergy $0.03
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+43% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Battlefield Scavenger Battlefield Scavenger
+41% Synergy $0.07
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+40% Synergy $0.25
Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Champion
+39% Synergy $0.19
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+16% Synergy $1.42
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.59
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+10% Synergy $5.07
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.39
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.30
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.96

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $16.94
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.89
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $60.87
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $27.37
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.28

Creatures

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

Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+35% Synergy $4.24
Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+35% Synergy $0.25
Bitterblade Warrior Bitterblade Warrior
+34% Synergy $0.10
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+31% Synergy $0.14
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+29% Synergy $0.26
Oketra's Avenger Oketra's Avenger
+29% Synergy $0.08
Gust Walker Gust Walker
+28% Synergy $0.02
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+28% Synergy $0.30
Hooded Brawler Hooded Brawler
+28% Synergy $0.03
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+27% Synergy $0.35
Emberhorn Minotaur Emberhorn Minotaur
+26% Synergy $0.08
Rhonas's Stalwart Rhonas's Stalwart
+26% Synergy $0.08
Druid of the Anima Druid of the Anima
+26% Synergy $0.47
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+24% Synergy $0.62
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+24% Synergy $8.05
Khenra Scrapper Khenra Scrapper
+22% Synergy $0.07
Nef-Crop Entangler Nef-Crop Entangler
+22% Synergy $0.03
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.30
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+19% Synergy $8.59
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+18% Synergy $12.91
Rhet-Crop Spearmaster Rhet-Crop Spearmaster
+17% Synergy $0.03
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+16% Synergy $4.90
Knotvine Mystic Knotvine Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.46
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+16% Synergy $1.96
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+15% Synergy $0.68
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+15% Synergy $6.41
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+12% Synergy $24.39
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+11% Synergy $0.45
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+11% Synergy $2.29
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+10% Synergy $0.35
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+9% Synergy $5.82
Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+9% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $0.87
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+9% Synergy $0.26
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+8% Synergy $31.65
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+7% Synergy $0.52
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+6% Synergy $3.96
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+5% Synergy $0.39
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $0.70
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.35
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy $0.43
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+4% Synergy $2.37
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+3% Synergy $8.94
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $9.16
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+1% Synergy $2.04
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+0% Synergy $2.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.47
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
-1% Synergy $10.96
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.49
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-14% Synergy $4.01

Instants

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

Naya Charm Naya Charm
+23% Synergy $0.39
Fog Fog
+21% Synergy $2.04
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.10
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+13% Synergy $0.64
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.18
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+6% Synergy $0.40
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.31
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+5% Synergy $5.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.74
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.13
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.36
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.40
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.51
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+0% Synergy $6.33
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $11.23
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $1.44
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $15.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-12% Synergy $15.82

Sorceries

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

Don't Move Don't Move
+20% Synergy $1.55
Split Up Split Up
+14% Synergy $1.69
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $4.46
Harmonize Harmonize
+11% Synergy $0.31
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+11% Synergy $1.79
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+11% Synergy $2.47
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $4.04
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+6% Synergy $19.60
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.51
World at War World at War
+5% Synergy $10.05
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $6.19
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+3% Synergy $0.24
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $1.16
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $3.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.02
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $1.00
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.74
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $4.58
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $2.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+24% Synergy $30.51
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.38
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+8% Synergy $0.59
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+7% Synergy $3.86
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $5.11
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.29
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $11.97
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+0% Synergy $39.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $2.00
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $6.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.21

Enchantments

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

Always Watching Always Watching
+33% Synergy $1.14
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+28% Synergy $6.37
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+17% Synergy $1.07
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+15% Synergy $5.19
Smoke Smoke
+14% Synergy $8.60
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+12% Synergy $12.62
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+10% Synergy $6.55
Castle Castle
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+9% Synergy $6.17
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.55
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+8% Synergy $35.32
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.31
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+5% Synergy $0.65
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+5% Synergy $0.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $16.01
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+0% Synergy $12.25
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
0% Synergy $4.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $27.61
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.46
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-10% Synergy $1.06

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+17% Synergy $1.06
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.37

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $7.89
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $9.96
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+6% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.15
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+2% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.38
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $4.24
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $50.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $14.34

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+13% Synergy $0.44
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+13% Synergy $0.45
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.46
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+6% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.85
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $3.09
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.38
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $0.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.26
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+10% Synergy $0.47
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.33
Brushland Brushland
+7% Synergy $1.62
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+5% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.22
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.29
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.31
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.32
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+2% Synergy $8.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.21
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $8.00
City of Brass City of Brass
+0% Synergy $12.21
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+0% Synergy $5.16
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $375.77
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.26
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $1.13
Savannah Savannah
-1% Synergy
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-1% Synergy $0.36
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $6.10
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.28
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $2.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-4% Synergy $2.76
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $5.77
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $2.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.27
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-7% Synergy $17.13
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $3.57
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $9.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $30.15
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-9% Synergy $0.29
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-9% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-9% Synergy $0.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $16.88
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $6.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $11.90
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-12% Synergy $7.49
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.24
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-12% Synergy $1.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.24

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