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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 24% Aggro 8% Attack Triggers 8% Tap / Untap 4% Warriors 4% Anthems 3% Commander Matters 3% Equipment 3% Midrange 3% Ramp 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2452 Current Rank
#2267 Last Week
#2261 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.

Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $6.34
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
+5% Synergy $1.12
Leader's Talent Leader's Talent
+2% Synergy $1.20
Agent Bishop, Man in Black Agent Bishop, Man in Black
+2% Synergy $0.30
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
+1% Synergy $2.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Rhonas Champion of Rhonas
+56% Synergy $0.32
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+56% Synergy $1.12
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+51% Synergy $0.07
Resolute Survivors Resolute Survivors
+51% Synergy $0.05
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+51% Synergy $0.28
Trueheart Twins Trueheart Twins
+48% Synergy $0.05
Glory-Bound Initiate Glory-Bound Initiate
+47% Synergy $0.09
Vizier of the True Vizier of the True
+47% Synergy $0.06
Tah-Crop Elite Tah-Crop Elite
+46% Synergy $0.04
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+44% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+44% Synergy $0.26
Battlefield Scavenger Battlefield Scavenger
+43% Synergy $0.06
Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Champion
+41% Synergy $0.12
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $1.94
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.16
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+9% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.01
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-1% Synergy $13.48
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $57.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $55.57
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.91

Creatures

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

Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+36% Synergy $0.20
Bitterblade Warrior Bitterblade Warrior
+34% Synergy $0.05
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+32% Synergy $0.07
Oketra's Avenger Oketra's Avenger
+31% Synergy $0.11
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+31% Synergy $0.38
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+30% Synergy $0.24
Gust Walker Gust Walker
+30% Synergy $0.02
Hooded Brawler Hooded Brawler
+28% Synergy $0.04
Emberhorn Minotaur Emberhorn Minotaur
+28% Synergy $0.05
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+28% Synergy $0.34
Rhonas's Stalwart Rhonas's Stalwart
+27% Synergy $0.04
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $9.55
Druid of the Anima Druid of the Anima
+25% Synergy $0.48
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+25% Synergy $0.61
Khenra Scrapper Khenra Scrapper
+24% Synergy $0.05
Nef-Crop Entangler Nef-Crop Entangler
+21% Synergy $0.03
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.35
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+19% Synergy $14.27
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+19% Synergy $1.81
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+18% Synergy $2.90
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+18% Synergy $7.09
Rhet-Crop Spearmaster Rhet-Crop Spearmaster
+18% Synergy $0.03
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+16% Synergy $0.56
Knotvine Mystic Knotvine Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.46
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $5.21
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+13% Synergy $1.60
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+13% Synergy $25.37
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.33
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+10% Synergy $6.48
Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+10% Synergy $0.39
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $0.91
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+9% Synergy $36.05
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+8% Synergy $0.18
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+8% Synergy $4.84
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.33
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+7% Synergy $0.36
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+7% Synergy $0.62
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $0.75
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+6% Synergy $4.45
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy $0.44
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+4% Synergy $6.81
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $13.64
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.84
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.28
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
+1% Synergy $9.35
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $2.42
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-1% Synergy $0.40
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $57.22

Instants

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

Naya Charm Naya Charm
+25% Synergy $0.41
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.74
Disenchant Disenchant
+15% Synergy $0.08
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+15% Synergy $0.54
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.29
Naturalize Naturalize
+6% Synergy $0.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $2.89
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+4% Synergy $3.60
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.33
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.46
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
0% Synergy $5.67
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $10.60
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.69
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $18.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $13.67

Sorceries

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

Don't Move Don't Move
+22% Synergy $10.67
Harmonize Harmonize
+14% Synergy $0.32
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+12% Synergy $2.29
Split Up Split Up
+12% Synergy $2.31
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+12% Synergy $14.70
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+11% Synergy $5.15
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.30
World at War World at War
+7% Synergy $9.45
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.33
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+6% Synergy $0.35
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+6% Synergy $19.86
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+5% Synergy $1.15
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.47
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $4.49
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.27
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+1% Synergy $2.99
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
0% Synergy $1.66
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.38
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.82
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-1% Synergy $0.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.64
Explore Explore
-2% Synergy $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.64
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.13
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+26% Synergy $32.10
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+11% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+10% Synergy $0.49
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+9% Synergy $10.74
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+9% Synergy $5.23
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.20
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $4.25
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+2% Synergy $38.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.85
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.03
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $7.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $5.69

Enchantments

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

Always Watching Always Watching
+33% Synergy $1.32
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+28% Synergy $6.56
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+16% Synergy $0.94
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+15% Synergy $3.99
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $11.76
Smoke Smoke
+14% Synergy $7.16
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $7.32
Castle Castle
+12% Synergy $0.24
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+10% Synergy $0.40
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $31.89
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+9% Synergy $6.74
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $4.92
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.37
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+6% Synergy $0.64
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.25
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $16.22
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.34
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.98
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $13.23
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $26.49
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-1% Synergy $3.99
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-7% Synergy $0.39
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-11% Synergy $1.29

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, the Greathearted Ajani, the Greathearted
+18% Synergy $0.66
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.46

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $10.99
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.27
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $10.04
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $1.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.05
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.33
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.65
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $49.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $14.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+13% Synergy $0.45
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+13% Synergy $0.40
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.43
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+6% Synergy $0.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $5.08
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $1.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.43

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
+12% Synergy $0.47
Brushland Brushland
+9% Synergy $1.02
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+7% Synergy $0.33
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+5% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.18
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+3% Synergy $10.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.28
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.26
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.27
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+2% Synergy $0.19
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $7.74
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.37
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+1% Synergy $5.98
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $16.13
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
0% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.07
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-1% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.21
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $338.76
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $2.02
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $18.49
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $1.07
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-6% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.33
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $11.06
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-8% Synergy $0.35
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-8% Synergy $17.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $32.24
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-9% Synergy $0.33
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-9% Synergy $0.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $16.30
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-9% Synergy $2.55
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $7.93
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $7.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $10.45
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-13% Synergy $0.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.26

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