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Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard Sorcerer

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2374 Current Rank
#2688 Last Week
#2198 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.

Flamekin Gildweaver Flamekin Gildweaver
+7% Synergy $0.11
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+5% Synergy $0.14
Explosive Prodigy Explosive Prodigy
+5% Synergy $0.18
Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+4% Synergy $0.28
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $18.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Quick Study Quick Study
+33% Synergy $0.31
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+31% Synergy $0.18
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+28% Synergy $0.06
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+25% Synergy $0.32
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+24% Synergy $0.05
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+24% Synergy $0.24
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+23% Synergy $0.41
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.32
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+23% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+22% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+20% Synergy $0.24
Opt Opt
+12% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $2.93
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+1% Synergy $2.01
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.41
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-4% Synergy $2.54
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $2.12

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $41.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $54.04
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $41.91
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $59.86

Creatures

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

Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+18% Synergy $0.34
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+17% Synergy $0.27
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.69
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+15% Synergy $0.34
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+15% Synergy $0.36
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.49
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.42
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+13% Synergy $0.26
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+11% Synergy $0.22
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+11% Synergy $0.25
Splashy Spellcaster Splashy Spellcaster
+11% Synergy $0.03
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+10% Synergy $0.28
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+10% Synergy $0.16
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+10% Synergy $0.23
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+10% Synergy $0.06
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $2.64
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+9% Synergy $2.16
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+9% Synergy $6.13
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+9% Synergy $0.32
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+9% Synergy $0.19
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+8% Synergy $0.08
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.28
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.11
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+8% Synergy $0.06
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+7% Synergy $0.31
Obyra's Attendants Obyra's Attendants
+7% Synergy $0.07
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.26
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+7% Synergy $0.14
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+7% Synergy $0.13
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+6% Synergy $2.31
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+6% Synergy $0.27
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+6% Synergy $2.11
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+6% Synergy $0.10
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.36
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+5% Synergy $0.84
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+5% Synergy $0.70
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+5% Synergy $0.34
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+5% Synergy $0.51
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+5% Synergy $0.61
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+5% Synergy $0.34
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+4% Synergy $5.45
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+3% Synergy $0.32
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $5.33
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+2% Synergy $1.62
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+2% Synergy $0.19
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
0% Synergy $0.18
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.59
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-8% Synergy $5.47
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-10% Synergy $6.91

Instants

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.71
Deliberate Deliberate
+14% Synergy $0.14
Water Wings Water Wings
+14% Synergy $0.14
Shock Shock
+11% Synergy $0.19
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.28
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.50
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+10% Synergy $0.17
Telling Time Telling Time
+10% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+9% Synergy $0.19
Curate Curate
+9% Synergy $0.35
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.16
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.33
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+8% Synergy $0.11
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+8% Synergy $0.34
Ice Out Ice Out
+8% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.48
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.24
Impulse Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.17
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+7% Synergy $0.11
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+7% Synergy $0.24
Stonesplitter Bolt Stonesplitter Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+6% Synergy $0.11
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.28
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.44
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $2.24
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.39
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+6% Synergy $0.15
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.41
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.10
Twinferno Twinferno
+5% Synergy $0.33
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.27
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+2% Synergy $0.71
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+2% Synergy $0.22
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.66
Snap Snap
0% Synergy $3.47
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $1.02
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $12.87
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.84
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.04
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.97
Seething Song Seething Song
-8% Synergy $13.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $50.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.35

Sorceries

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

Johann's Stopgap Johann's Stopgap
+17% Synergy $0.06
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+12% Synergy $0.11
Boltwave Boltwave
+8% Synergy $2.18
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+8% Synergy $0.32
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+8% Synergy $0.07
Index Index
+8% Synergy $0.13
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.32
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+6% Synergy $0.14
See the Truth See the Truth
+6% Synergy $0.54
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.36
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.59
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.09
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.45
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+4% Synergy $1.77
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+4% Synergy $0.32
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $5.15
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+3% Synergy $0.28
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.28
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.20
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.37
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $2.71
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+1% Synergy $0.35
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $9.83
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $4.51
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
0% Synergy $0.15
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-2% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.55
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-4% Synergy $4.13
Preordain Preordain
-5% Synergy $0.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.63
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.78
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-12% Synergy $3.85
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.35
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $5.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $39.16
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.24
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $0.87
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.68
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
0% Synergy $10.20
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $12.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

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

Powerbalance Powerbalance
+20% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+19% Synergy $0.46
Double Vision Double Vision
+13% Synergy $0.47
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+13% Synergy $0.56
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $9.58
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.65
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+9% Synergy $7.38
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+7% Synergy $0.18
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+6% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $4.64
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+5% Synergy $6.04
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $1.19
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+4% Synergy $1.55
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $8.33
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $21.84
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.61
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+2% Synergy $3.64
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+2% Synergy $2.47
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $2.58
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.69
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-3% Synergy $1.76
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.20
Curiosity Curiosity
-12% Synergy $0.75

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $2.10
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+4% Synergy $1.07
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-4% Synergy $11.66

Utility Lands

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

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+14% Synergy $0.43
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.28
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.48
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $4.49
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.16
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.42
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.21
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+4% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.53
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
0% Synergy $1.39
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-5% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.21
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+6% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.33
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.65
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+2% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.04
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-14% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $2.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-20% Synergy $3.18

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+20% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+19% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+15% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+11% Synergy $0.08
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+10% Synergy $0.39
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.50
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+9% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+8% Synergy $0.99
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.21
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+7% Synergy $0.34
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+7% Synergy $0.21
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.39
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.82
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.42
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.32
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.38
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $12.87
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.59
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.79
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $13.74
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-6% Synergy $4.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $16.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.24
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-9% Synergy $0.25
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-9% Synergy $25.02
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.30
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.05
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $5.42
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $4.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-16% Synergy $30.42
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-22% Synergy $0.46
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-23% Synergy $0.36
Training Center Training Center
-23% Synergy $13.53
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-25% Synergy $0.35
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-26% Synergy $9.12

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