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Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Price tag $0.06

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

#2369 Current Rank
#2114 Last Week
#2190 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.

Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+15% Synergy $0.27
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+7% Synergy $6.06
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+7% Synergy $0.37
Tanufel Rimespeaker Tanufel Rimespeaker
+6% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Quick Study Quick Study
+33% Synergy $0.36
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+32% Synergy $0.06
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+31% Synergy $0.06
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+26% Synergy $0.23
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+25% Synergy $0.07
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+25% Synergy $0.19
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+24% Synergy $0.14
Abrade Abrade
+24% Synergy $0.15
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+22% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

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

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+22% Synergy $0.17
Opt Opt
+12% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.74
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.33
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+1% Synergy $1.93
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.35
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-3% Synergy $2.53
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% 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 $14.88
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $45.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $40.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-20% Synergy $53.94

Creatures

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

Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+20% Synergy $0.24
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+18% Synergy $3.41
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+17% Synergy $0.24
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+16% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+15% Synergy $0.51
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.60
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+13% Synergy $0.15
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+13% Synergy $0.07
Splashy Spellcaster Splashy Spellcaster
+13% Synergy $0.04
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+12% Synergy $0.22
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+11% Synergy $0.26
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+11% Synergy $0.16
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+11% Synergy $0.07
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+11% Synergy $0.19
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+10% Synergy $2.81
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+10% Synergy $0.08
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+10% Synergy $0.25
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+10% Synergy $0.09
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+10% Synergy $0.13
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.09
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+9% Synergy $0.06
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $3.71
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.15
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+8% Synergy $0.15
Obyra's Attendants Obyra's Attendants
+8% Synergy $0.09
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+8% Synergy $0.09
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+8% Synergy $0.07
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.09
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+6% Synergy $2.34
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.69
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+6% Synergy $1.57
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.21
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+6% Synergy $0.64
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+6% Synergy $0.06
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+6% Synergy $0.23
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+5% Synergy $5.87
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+5% Synergy $0.17
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
+5% Synergy $0.33
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+4% Synergy $1.60
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+4% Synergy $5.42
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+3% Synergy $1.42
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+3% Synergy $0.20
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+3% Synergy $0.19
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $4.97
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
-2% Synergy $13.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.98
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-8% Synergy $6.49
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-10% Synergy $6.86

Instants

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $2.45
Deliberate Deliberate
+14% Synergy $0.08
Water Wings Water Wings
+14% Synergy $0.05
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.12
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.48
Shock Shock
+11% Synergy $0.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.12
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+10% Synergy $0.10
Telling Time Telling Time
+10% Synergy $0.07
Curate Curate
+10% Synergy $0.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.61
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+9% Synergy $0.14
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+9% Synergy $0.49
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.15
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.10
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+8% Synergy $0.21
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.16
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+8% Synergy $0.04
Ice Out Ice Out
+8% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+7% Synergy $0.33
Impulse Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.18
Twinferno Twinferno
+7% Synergy $0.23
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+7% Synergy $0.08
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.46
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $3.02
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.41
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.25
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+5% Synergy $0.26
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.05
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+5% Synergy $0.13
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+5% Synergy $0.11
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.29
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+3% Synergy $0.72
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.24
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $2.49
Unwind Unwind
+1% Synergy $1.62
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.89
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.77
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.90
Seething Song Seething Song
-8% Synergy $9.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.76
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $3.01

Sorceries

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

Johann's Stopgap Johann's Stopgap
+19% Synergy $0.04
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+13% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+9% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+8% Synergy $0.16
Index Index
+8% Synergy $0.09
Boltwave Boltwave
+7% Synergy $2.56
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+7% Synergy $0.17
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+7% Synergy $0.08
See the Truth See the Truth
+7% Synergy $0.57
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.73
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.05
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+5% Synergy $0.16
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $1.73
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.46
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.14
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+4% Synergy $1.68
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.18
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.14
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+3% Synergy $5.03
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+3% Synergy $0.15
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Pearl of Wisdom Pearl of Wisdom
+1% Synergy $0.04
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $7.23
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+1% Synergy $2.06
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $2.20
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
0% Synergy $0.14
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-1% Synergy $4.04
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.25
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-2% Synergy $0.18
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-4% Synergy $3.22
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.02
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-13% Synergy $3.07
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $4.02

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 $34.70
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.10
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.14
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
0% Synergy $10.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $10.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.43

Enchantments

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

Powerbalance Powerbalance
+21% Synergy $0.31
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+19% Synergy $0.42
Double Vision Double Vision
+13% Synergy $0.50
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+13% Synergy $0.71
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $11.17
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.63
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+9% Synergy $6.35
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+8% Synergy $0.25
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+6% Synergy $9.83
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+6% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $4.90
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $15.18
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $4.12
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $23.24
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+3% Synergy $1.58
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $1.01
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $2.07
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+2% Synergy $0.63
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.28
Curiosity Curiosity
-12% Synergy $0.65

Planeswalkers

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

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+5% Synergy $1.39
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $1.88
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-4% Synergy $12.94

Utility Lands

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

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+15% Synergy $0.26
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.22
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $5.65
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.19
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.34
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.09
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.50
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-1% Synergy $1.64
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $20.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.00

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 $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.31
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.09
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-3% Synergy $0.53
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.63
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-13% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.11
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-19% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+21% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy $0.10
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.48
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.13
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+10% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.18
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.08
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+7% Synergy $0.11
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.10
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.41
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.60
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.29
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.09
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+3% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.79
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.67
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.98
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $12.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.90
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-7% Synergy $2.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.13
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.24
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-11% Synergy $3.36
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-11% Synergy $18.79
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $4.85
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-14% Synergy $5.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-17% Synergy $26.56
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-23% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
-23% Synergy $11.95
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-24% Synergy $0.54
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-26% Synergy $0.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-26% Synergy $9.03

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