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Johan
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Extra Combats 21% Aggro 9% Attack Triggers 9% Tap / Untap 4% Warriors 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2412 Current Rank
#2204 Last Week
#2292 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.

Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+5% Synergy $0.31
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.92
Vanguard of the Restless Vanguard of the Restless
+2% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Champion of Rhonas Champion of Rhonas
+56% Synergy $0.33
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+55% Synergy $1.19
Watchful Naga Watchful Naga
+49% Synergy $0.07
Resolute Survivors Resolute Survivors
+49% Synergy $0.07
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+49% Synergy $0.25
Trueheart Twins Trueheart Twins
+47% Synergy $0.06
Vizier of the True Vizier of the True
+46% Synergy $0.05
Glory-Bound Initiate Glory-Bound Initiate
+46% Synergy $0.12
Tah-Crop Elite Tah-Crop Elite
+45% Synergy $0.03
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+43% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Battlefield Scavenger Battlefield Scavenger
+42% Synergy $0.07
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+42% Synergy $0.27
Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Champion
+40% Synergy $0.14
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+15% Synergy $1.48
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.40
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+9% Synergy $5.11
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.26
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.56
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $15.52
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.68
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

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

Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+36% Synergy $3.68
Clockwork Droid Clockwork Droid
+35% Synergy $0.18
Bitterblade Warrior Bitterblade Warrior
+34% Synergy $0.06
Devoted Crop-Mate Devoted Crop-Mate
+31% Synergy $0.08
Oketra's Avenger Oketra's Avenger
+29% Synergy $0.08
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
+29% Synergy $0.28
Rohirrim Chargers Rohirrim Chargers
+29% Synergy $0.37
Gust Walker Gust Walker
+29% Synergy $0.03
Sandstorm Crasher Sandstorm Crasher
+28% Synergy $0.37
Hooded Brawler Hooded Brawler
+28% Synergy $0.05
Emberhorn Minotaur Emberhorn Minotaur
+27% Synergy $0.06
Rhonas's Stalwart Rhonas's Stalwart
+26% Synergy $0.04
Druid of the Anima Druid of the Anima
+26% Synergy $0.44
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $8.09
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+24% Synergy $0.60
Khenra Scrapper Khenra Scrapper
+23% Synergy $0.06
Nef-Crop Entangler Nef-Crop Entangler
+21% Synergy $0.03
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+20% Synergy $0.23
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+18% Synergy $3.64
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+18% Synergy $14.99
Samut, Voice of Dissent Samut, Voice of Dissent
+18% Synergy $2.19
Rhet-Crop Spearmaster Rhet-Crop Spearmaster
+17% Synergy $0.04
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+17% Synergy $6.51
Knotvine Mystic Knotvine Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.45
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+15% Synergy $0.64
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $4.38
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.40
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+12% Synergy $25.51
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+12% Synergy $2.19
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+11% Synergy $0.27
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+9% Synergy $5.17
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $0.68
Gahiji, Honored One Gahiji, Honored One
+9% Synergy $0.35
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+8% Synergy $33.59
Hydra Trainer Hydra Trainer
+8% Synergy $0.21
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+6% Synergy $4.26
Angel of Condemnation Angel of Condemnation
+6% Synergy $0.53
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.33
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+5% Synergy $1.87
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $0.70
Adriana, Captain of the Guard Adriana, Captain of the Guard
+5% Synergy $0.37
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+5% Synergy $0.33
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
+4% Synergy $7.69
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+3% Synergy $0.33
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $11.93
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $1.84
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $2.38
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
0% Synergy $10.00
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
0% Synergy $0.44
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.52

Instants

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

Naya Charm Naya Charm
+24% Synergy $0.37
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.92
Master Warcraft Master Warcraft
+15% Synergy $0.61
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.11
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.16
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.18
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+5% Synergy $4.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.88
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.40
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.35
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.51
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+0% Synergy $6.12
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-3% Synergy $10.76
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-4% Synergy $0.82
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-9% Synergy $14.66
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $14.58

Sorceries

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

Don't Move Don't Move
+21% Synergy $11.35
Split Up Split Up
+13% Synergy $1.92
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+12% Synergy $7.00
Harmonize Harmonize
+12% Synergy $0.25
Titanic Ultimatum Titanic Ultimatum
+11% Synergy $2.25
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+11% Synergy $13.92
Overrun Overrun
+9% Synergy $0.30
Response // Resurgence Response // Resurgence
+6% Synergy $0.37
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.91
World at War World at War
+6% Synergy $11.33
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+5% Synergy $19.60
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.48
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+4% Synergy $1.55
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $6.05
Decimate Decimate
+3% Synergy $0.30
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.02
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+0% Synergy $2.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
0% Synergy $3.57
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $1.55
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.93
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $0.87
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $2.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+25% Synergy $31.73
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+10% Synergy $0.67
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+9% Synergy $0.55
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+8% Synergy $5.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $11.25
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.13
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $6.66
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $39.40
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $62.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $5.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $6.27

Enchantments

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

Always Watching Always Watching
+32% Synergy $1.26
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+29% Synergy $6.35
Serra's Blessing Serra's Blessing
+17% Synergy $1.06
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+15% Synergy $4.71
Smoke Smoke
+14% Synergy $8.44
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+13% Synergy $12.12
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+12% Synergy $7.87
Castle Castle
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+9% Synergy $7.00
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+9% Synergy $33.03
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+9% Synergy $0.43
Collective Blessing Collective Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.36
Cabaretti Ascendancy Cabaretti Ascendancy
+6% Synergy $0.25
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+5% Synergy $0.35
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+5% Synergy $0.61
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.52
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+4% Synergy $0.31
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $5.04
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+0% Synergy $13.56
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
0% Synergy $3.90
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.36
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-10% Synergy $1.37

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 $2.51

Utility Lands

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

Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+12% Synergy $7.49
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $11.00
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+6% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $6.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.36
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.35
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
0% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.99
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $51.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $15.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+12% Synergy $0.44
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+12% Synergy $0.41
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.37
Obelisk of Naya Obelisk of Naya
+5% Synergy $0.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+3% Synergy $4.68
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.27
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+12% Synergy $0.40
Brushland Brushland
+9% Synergy $1.34
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+8% Synergy $0.37
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+6% Synergy $0.31
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.28
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+3% Synergy $10.80
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.25
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.21
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+2% Synergy $0.28
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $7.34
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+0% Synergy $0.24
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+0% Synergy $5.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+0% Synergy $0.30
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+0% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
0% Synergy $0.36
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $356.24
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $16.56
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $2.00
Savannah Savannah
-2% Synergy
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-4% Synergy $17.44
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-4% Synergy $2.23
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $2.09
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-6% Synergy $0.35
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.27
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-6% Synergy $17.04
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.32
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $10.08
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-8% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $32.91
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-8% Synergy $2.65
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-9% Synergy $0.29
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-9% Synergy $1.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $17.45
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $7.38
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-11% Synergy $7.99
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-11% Synergy $11.86
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-13% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.28

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Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Popular Entertainer Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Raised by Giants Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Raised by Giants
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Tavern Brawler Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Tavern Brawler
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Otharri, Suns' Glory Otharri, Suns' Glory
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
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Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
Umaro, Raging Yeti Umaro, Raging Yeti
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Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
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Karlach, Fury of Avernus Folk Hero Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Folk Hero
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
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Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
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Balthier and Fran Balthier and Fran
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
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