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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

#2494 Current Rank
#2267 Last Week
#2272 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.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+19% Synergy $0.49
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
+9% Synergy $1.17
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+9% Synergy $0.26
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.29
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+4% Synergy $3.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Quick Study Quick Study
+32% Synergy $0.09
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+30% Synergy $0.18
Frantic Firebolt Frantic Firebolt
+28% Synergy $0.09
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+24% Synergy $0.31
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+24% Synergy $0.07
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+23% Synergy $0.27
Frolicking Familiar Frolicking Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+23% Synergy $0.18
Abrade Abrade
+22% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
+12% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $2.85
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.37
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $0.65
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.41
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-5% Synergy $1.36
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $2.67

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $17.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-15% Synergy $55.29
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $42.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-19% Synergy $65.62

Creatures

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

Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+22% Synergy $0.29
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+18% Synergy $0.63
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+17% Synergy $0.30
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+16% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+16% Synergy $0.38
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+15% Synergy $0.36
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.42
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+13% Synergy $0.31
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+12% Synergy $0.31
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+11% Synergy $0.29
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+11% Synergy $0.20
Pigment Wrangler Pigment Wrangler
+10% Synergy $0.09
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+10% Synergy $0.20
Splashy Spellcaster Splashy Spellcaster
+10% Synergy $0.05
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $2.78
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+9% Synergy $2.90
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+9% Synergy $0.06
Picklock Prankster Picklock Prankster
+9% Synergy $0.32
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+9% Synergy $0.05
Tempest Angler Tempest Angler
+8% Synergy $0.12
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+8% Synergy $0.24
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.14
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+8% Synergy $0.35
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+8% Synergy $0.33
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+7% Synergy $6.84
Tolarian Terror Tolarian Terror
+7% Synergy $0.25
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+7% Synergy $0.15
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+7% Synergy $0.15
Grabby Giant Grabby Giant
+7% Synergy $0.14
Obyra's Attendants Obyra's Attendants
+7% Synergy $0.09
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+6% Synergy $0.64
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+6% Synergy $0.33
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+5% Synergy $0.90
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.17
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+5% Synergy $0.13
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+5% Synergy $1.62
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+5% Synergy $2.22
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+4% Synergy $2.75
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.72
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+4% Synergy $0.34
Colorstorm Stallion Colorstorm Stallion
+4% Synergy $0.51
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+3% Synergy $1.09
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+2% Synergy $1.27
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+1% Synergy $0.29
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $5.51
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.06
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-8% Synergy $6.64
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-11% Synergy $1.58

Instants

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

Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.60
Water Wings Water Wings
+14% Synergy $0.15
Deliberate Deliberate
+13% Synergy $0.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.40
Shock Shock
+11% Synergy $0.10
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+11% Synergy $0.22
Telling Time Telling Time
+11% Synergy $0.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.27
Brush Off Brush Off
+10% Synergy $0.12
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.46
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+9% Synergy $0.16
Curate Curate
+9% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.36
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.27
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+8% Synergy $0.13
Torch the Tower Torch the Tower
+8% Synergy $0.35
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+8% Synergy $0.11
Consider Consider
+7% Synergy $0.23
Impulse Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.27
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+7% Synergy $0.10
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+7% Synergy $0.33
Ice Out Ice Out
+7% Synergy $0.18
Stonesplitter Bolt Stonesplitter Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.10
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.47
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+6% Synergy $2.08
Think Twice Think Twice
+6% Synergy $0.14
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+6% Synergy $0.11
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.37
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+6% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+5% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.29
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.33
Twinferno Twinferno
+4% Synergy $0.30
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.18
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.02
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+1% Synergy $0.44
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $3.45
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.70
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.82
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $12.88
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.00

Sorceries

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

Johann's Stopgap Johann's Stopgap
+18% Synergy $0.06
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+12% Synergy $0.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.46
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+8% Synergy $0.07
Index Index
+8% Synergy $0.22
Boltwave Boltwave
+7% Synergy $1.40
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+6% Synergy $0.37
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+6% Synergy $0.14
See the Truth See the Truth
+6% Synergy $0.55
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.15
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.88
Flow State Flow State
+5% Synergy $3.56
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.16
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+5% Synergy $0.18
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+4% Synergy $4.99
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.38
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+4% Synergy $3.18
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+4% Synergy $0.29
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.29
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+3% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.28
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.33
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $3.53
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+1% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $7.10
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.25
Stock Up Stock Up
0% Synergy $3.62
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
0% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.39
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.36
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-5% Synergy $4.36
Preordain Preordain
-6% Synergy $0.57
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.71
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.27
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-13% Synergy $3.29
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $4.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $45.80
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $1.71
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $5.49
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $1.01
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
0% Synergy $12.33
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $11.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.40

Enchantments

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

Powerbalance Powerbalance
+21% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+18% Synergy $0.70
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+13% Synergy $0.82
Double Vision Double Vision
+11% Synergy $0.55
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+10% Synergy $8.87
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+10% Synergy $6.97
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.39
The Apprentice's Folly The Apprentice's Folly
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gadwick's First Duel Gadwick's First Duel
+6% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $6.73
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+4% Synergy $5.96
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.91
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+4% Synergy $1.47
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.58
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $6.61
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.46
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+2% Synergy $2.70
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+2% Synergy $2.63
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+1% Synergy $0.90
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-3% Synergy $2.12
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.42
Curiosity Curiosity
-13% Synergy $1.14

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+4% Synergy $2.26
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $1.10
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-4% Synergy $13.54

Utility Lands

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

Restless Spire Restless Spire
+14% Synergy $0.33
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.37
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.48
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.86
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+6% Synergy $0.34
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.71
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.40
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+1% Synergy $2.04
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.50
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-3% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.72
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+5% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.19
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-10% Synergy $3.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.64
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-14% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $2.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-20% Synergy $1.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+19% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+19% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy $0.31
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+11% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+10% Synergy $0.11
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.46
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+9% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.28
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+8% Synergy $0.31
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
+7% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+6% Synergy $0.30
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.36
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+4% Synergy $0.28
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.90
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+4% Synergy $0.14
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+3% Synergy $0.13
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.36
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-1% Synergy $0.37
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $0.96
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $14.86
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.06
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-5% Synergy $4.36
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-5% Synergy $6.62
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $16.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.63
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.34
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-9% Synergy $0.30
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-9% Synergy $21.97
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.34
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $5.69
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-13% Synergy $1.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-16% Synergy $34.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-22% Synergy $0.39
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-23% Synergy $0.41
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-24% Synergy $0.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-24% Synergy $10.89
Training Center Training Center
-24% Synergy $13.96

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