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Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2308 Current Rank
#2635 Last Week
#2024 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer decks.

Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+2% Synergy $0.14
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+2% Synergy $2.06
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+2% Synergy $0.89
Spider-Man 2099 Spider-Man 2099
+2% Synergy $0.74

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer's abilities and overall game plan.

Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+34% Synergy $0.06
Quick Study Quick Study
+33% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+31% Synergy $0.04
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+27% Synergy $0.09
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+27% Synergy $0.05
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+26% Synergy $0.13
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+26% Synergy $0.15
Abrade Abrade
+22% Synergy $0.12
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+21% Synergy $0.29
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+20% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer decks.

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+20% Synergy $0.16
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+20% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+11% Synergy $1.01
Opt Opt
+10% Synergy $0.10
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $0.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.58
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-4% Synergy $1.03
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $13.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $44.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $51.13
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+19% Synergy $0.19
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.35
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+16% Synergy $0.26
Splashy Spellcaster Splashy Spellcaster
+16% Synergy $0.04
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+15% Synergy $0.22
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+15% Synergy $0.09
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.29
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.41
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+13% Synergy $0.05
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+12% Synergy $0.10
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+12% Synergy $0.10
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+11% Synergy $1.54
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+11% Synergy $0.16
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+11% Synergy $0.09
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+11% Synergy $0.18
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+10% Synergy $0.11
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+10% Synergy $0.08
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.05
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+9% Synergy $0.32
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.14
Obyra's Attendants Obyra's Attendants
+9% Synergy $0.03
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+9% Synergy $0.22
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+8% Synergy $0.06
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $1.85
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+7% Synergy $0.29
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.06
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+7% Synergy $0.13
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+7% Synergy $0.06
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+6% Synergy $0.26
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+6% Synergy $0.08
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+6% Synergy $0.52
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+6% Synergy $0.55
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $1.94
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.58
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+5% Synergy $0.45
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+5% Synergy $0.08
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+4% Synergy $0.73
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $0.58
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+4% Synergy $0.13
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $1.08
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+3% Synergy $0.04
Daring Waverider Daring Waverider
+3% Synergy $0.09
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+2% Synergy $0.13
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $3.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.59
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-8% Synergy $5.14
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-11% Synergy $5.16

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer safe.

Water Wings Water Wings
+15% Synergy $0.04
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.45
Deliberate Deliberate
+12% Synergy $0.10
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+12% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+11% Synergy $1.89
Telling Time Telling Time
+11% Synergy $0.10
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+11% Synergy $0.40
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.46
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+9% Synergy $0.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.12
Shock Shock
+9% Synergy $0.05
Ice Out Ice Out
+9% Synergy $0.05
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.08
Twinferno Twinferno
+8% Synergy $0.15
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.17
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+8% Synergy $0.06
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.12
Impulse Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.10
Curate Curate
+7% Synergy $0.07
Stonesplitter Bolt Stonesplitter Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.36
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.41
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+6% Synergy $0.02
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+6% Synergy $0.11
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+6% Synergy $0.11
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+6% Synergy $0.09
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Epiphany Arcane Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.04
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+5% Synergy $1.53
Think Twice Think Twice
+4% Synergy $0.05
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+3% Synergy $0.41
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+3% Synergy $0.25
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.15
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $1.87
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $2.15
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.19
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.20
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.69
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $1.33
Seething Song Seething Song
-7% Synergy $6.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.83
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $46.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.50
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer's game plan and control the board.

Johann's Stopgap Johann's Stopgap
+20% Synergy $0.03
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+13% Synergy $0.11
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+9% Synergy $0.16
Index Index
+8% Synergy $0.05
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+8% Synergy $0.14
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+7% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+7% Synergy $0.07
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+7% Synergy $0.09
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+7% Synergy $0.07
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $2.02
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.07
See the Truth See the Truth
+6% Synergy $0.49
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.13
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.08
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+4% Synergy $0.19
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+4% Synergy $2.38
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.24
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.84
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.47
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $2.91
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+2% Synergy $0.20
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.16
Pearl of Wisdom Pearl of Wisdom
+1% Synergy $0.04
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $5.54
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+1% Synergy $1.91
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+1% Synergy $3.77
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.52
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $2.35
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $1.96
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $4.78
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-3% Synergy $0.25
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $2.67
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.67
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.58
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.86
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.83
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.23
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-14% Synergy $3.44
Windfall Windfall
-18% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $32.17
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.45
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.43
Glamdring Glamdring
+4% Synergy $1.13
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.34
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
0% Synergy $7.65
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $7.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+19% Synergy $0.25
Double Vision Double Vision
+15% Synergy $0.42
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $0.64
As Foretold As Foretold
+11% Synergy $1.40
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $3.04
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+8% Synergy $6.43
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+7% Synergy $0.18
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+7% Synergy $0.05
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+5% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+4% Synergy $3.16
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $10.71
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.49
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $6.69
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $1.15
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.64
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+1% Synergy $0.34
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+1% Synergy $2.17
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.29
Curiosity Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.53

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+6% Synergy $1.84
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+5% Synergy $1.00
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-3% Synergy $9.12

Utility Lands

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

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+17% Synergy $0.21
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.33
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+7% Synergy $0.39
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.65
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.59
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.70
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.56
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.10
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-4% Synergy $2.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.23
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.14
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+2% Synergy $0.99
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $3.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-16% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-22% Synergy $1.61

Lands

The mana base foundation for Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+14% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+10% Synergy $0.33
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.46
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.16
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+8% Synergy $0.08
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+7% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.07
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $0.12
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.42
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+3% Synergy $0.12
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.69
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.15
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.81
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-2% Synergy $0.34
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.42
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $14.56
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-7% Synergy $1.80
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $7.76
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.34
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.27
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-14% Synergy $3.67
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-14% Synergy $10.72
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-16% Synergy $2.49
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-17% Synergy $3.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-18% Synergy $23.54
Training Center Training Center
-25% Synergy $10.40
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-26% Synergy $0.26
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-26% Synergy $0.64
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-27% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-27% Synergy $17.00

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