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Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Price tag $0.08

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

#2450 Current Rank
#2807 Last Week
#2107 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.

Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+6% Synergy $0.14
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+4% Synergy $0.04
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.34
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $9.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Quick Study Quick Study
+34% Synergy $0.34
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+33% Synergy $0.06
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+30% Synergy $0.05
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+26% Synergy $0.12
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+26% Synergy $0.06
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+25% Synergy $0.25
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+25% Synergy $0.15
Abrade Abrade
+23% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+22% Synergy $0.20
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+21% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+20% Synergy $0.15
Opt Opt
+11% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.26
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.13
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $0.92
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.10
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-5% Synergy $1.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.42

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $13.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $38.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $40.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $30.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-20% Synergy $49.82

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
+17% Synergy $0.76
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+16% Synergy $0.28
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+15% Synergy $0.21
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.46
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.54
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+13% Synergy $0.18
Splashy Spellcaster Splashy Spellcaster
+13% Synergy $0.02
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+13% Synergy $0.08
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+12% Synergy $0.04
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+11% Synergy $0.15
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+11% Synergy $0.15
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+11% Synergy $0.06
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+11% Synergy $0.16
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+11% Synergy $0.23
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+10% Synergy $2.27
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+10% Synergy $0.05
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+10% Synergy $0.16
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+9% Synergy $0.26
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.11
Obyra's Attendants Obyra's Attendants
+9% Synergy $0.04
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+9% Synergy $0.06
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.15
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+8% Synergy $0.05
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+7% Synergy $2.46
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+7% Synergy $0.12
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+7% Synergy $0.06
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.08
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.59
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+6% Synergy $0.12
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+6% Synergy $0.26
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+6% Synergy $0.61
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+5% Synergy $1.38
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.23
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+5% Synergy $0.98
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+5% Synergy $0.52
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $1.36
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+4% Synergy $0.28
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+3% Synergy $6.74
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Kindlespark Duo Kindlespark Duo
+3% Synergy $0.08
Daring Waverider Daring Waverider
+3% Synergy $0.07
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+1% Synergy $0.22
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $4.41
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $2.48
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-9% Synergy $5.28
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-12% Synergy $4.83

Instants

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+15% Synergy $2.48
Water Wings Water Wings
+14% Synergy $0.06
Deliberate Deliberate
+13% Synergy $0.10
Shock Shock
+11% Synergy $0.03
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+11% Synergy $0.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.10
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+10% Synergy $0.13
Telling Time Telling Time
+10% Synergy $0.10
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+10% Synergy $0.47
Curate Curate
+9% Synergy $0.07
Ice Out Ice Out
+9% Synergy $0.08
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.11
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.42
Impulse Impulse
+8% Synergy $0.06
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.08
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.14
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+8% Synergy $0.06
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.40
Twinferno Twinferno
+7% Synergy $0.21
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+7% Synergy $0.02
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.19
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $2.41
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.29
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+6% Synergy $0.12
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+6% Synergy $0.14
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+6% Synergy $0.10
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.29
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.06
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.21
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+3% Synergy $0.81
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+3% Synergy $0.24
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.10
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.30
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
+2% Synergy $2.55
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.16
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.77
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $3.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.53
Seething Song Seething Song
-7% Synergy $8.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $44.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.21

Sorceries

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

Johann's Stopgap Johann's Stopgap
+19% Synergy $0.03
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+14% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+8% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+8% Synergy $0.05
Index Index
+8% Synergy $0.10
Boltwave Boltwave
+7% Synergy $1.93
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+7% Synergy $0.12
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.06
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+6% Synergy $0.08
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+6% Synergy $0.17
See the Truth See the Truth
+6% Synergy $0.58
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.16
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+5% Synergy $0.08
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.44
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+4% Synergy $0.09
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+4% Synergy $1.89
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.49
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.19
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $2.62
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.22
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+2% Synergy $4.68
Pearl of Wisdom Pearl of Wisdom
+2% Synergy $0.02
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+1% Synergy $2.07
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $7.69
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $1.83
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
0% Synergy $0.18
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-1% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-1% Synergy $3.12
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-2% Synergy $0.24
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $3.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.28
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.50
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.43
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.31
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-14% Synergy $2.88
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $33.75
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.61
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.50
Glamdring Glamdring
+4% Synergy $1.69
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.51
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
0% Synergy $8.26
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $9.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.60

Enchantments

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

Powerbalance Powerbalance
+21% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+19% Synergy $0.34
Double Vision Double Vision
+14% Synergy $0.48
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+11% Synergy $0.51
As Foretold As Foretold
+11% Synergy $1.52
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $6.86
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+8% Synergy $6.51
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+7% Synergy $0.19
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+6% Synergy $15.03
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+6% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $6.33
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $23.28
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $13.27
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $0.62
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $1.66
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+2% Synergy $3.09
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.56
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+1% Synergy $0.38
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.66
Curiosity Curiosity
-11% 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 $1.78
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+5% Synergy $0.97
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-3% Synergy $9.28

Utility Lands

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

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+16% Synergy $0.20
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.27
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $6.17
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.07
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.50
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+5% Synergy $0.03
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.12
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.39
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-1% Synergy $1.31
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.13
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.25
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+3% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.41
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-4% Synergy $3.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.88
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.21
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-15% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.14
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-21% Synergy $1.45

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+20% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.11
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+10% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.16
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.16
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+8% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+8% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.12
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.10
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.33
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $0.17
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.20
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+3% Synergy $0.12
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.66
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.53
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.35
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.77
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $2.48
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $2.32
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $12.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.15
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.24
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.20
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-12% Synergy $3.48
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-13% Synergy $18.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-15% Synergy $5.14
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-16% Synergy $3.92
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-18% Synergy $25.45
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-24% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
-25% Synergy $10.97
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-26% Synergy $0.46
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-27% Synergy $0.22
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-27% Synergy $16.94

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