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Professor Hojo
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1471 Current Rank
#1638 Last Week
#2218 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Professor Hojo.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Professor Hojo decks.

Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+15% Synergy $0.17
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+3% Synergy $25.00
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
+3% Synergy $0.24
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+2% Synergy $0.77
Spider-Man, Miles Morales Spider-Man, Miles Morales
+1% Synergy $24.76

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Professor Hojo's abilities and overall game plan.

Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+68% Synergy $0.83
Elvish Herder Elvish Herder
+66% Synergy $0.56
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+61% Synergy $1.89
Weatherseed Elf Weatherseed Elf
+55% Synergy $0.25
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+52% Synergy $3.67
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy $5.22
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+50% Synergy $5.00
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+45% Synergy $6.15
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+44% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+44% Synergy $36.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Professor Hojo decks.

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+44% Synergy $36.97
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+43% Synergy $2.82
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+39% Synergy $0.52
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+39% Synergy $3.66
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+38% Synergy $1.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.14
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+23% Synergy $5.54
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $10.98
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $5.04
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $8.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $109.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $21.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-4% Synergy $993.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Professor Hojo's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+39% Synergy $4.99
Greenbelt Guardian Greenbelt Guardian
+39% Synergy $0.07
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+34% Synergy $0.83
Spike Rogue Spike Rogue
+32% Synergy $0.24
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $4.79
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+28% Synergy $1.37
Spike Breeder Spike Breeder
+28% Synergy $0.32
Spike Worker Spike Worker
+28% Synergy $0.10
Spike Soldier Spike Soldier
+26% Synergy $0.13
Spike Drone Spike Drone
+23% Synergy $0.12
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+22% Synergy $16.55
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+22% Synergy $0.15
Spike Colony Spike Colony
+22% Synergy $0.13
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.28
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+19% Synergy $0.19
Hexavus Hexavus
+18% Synergy $0.35
Spike Tiller Spike Tiller
+17% Synergy $0.29
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.84
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+15% Synergy $0.71
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+15% Synergy $1.68
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $8.15
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+15% Synergy $3.64
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.58
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $11.72
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+13% Synergy $12.15
Spike Hatcher Spike Hatcher
+13% Synergy $0.48
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+12% Synergy $10.10
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+11% Synergy $0.83
Gigantomancer Gigantomancer
+11% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $1.38
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $8.78
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+10% Synergy $5.61
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+9% Synergy $36.73
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $23.28
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $6.91
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+7% Synergy $1.86
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $14.90
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $1.84
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+5% Synergy $0.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.00
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+4% Synergy $6.10
Vigor Vigor
+1% Synergy $14.33
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
0% Synergy $1.10
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-1% Synergy $0.37
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $2.11
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-4% Synergy $1.47
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-6% Synergy $11.86
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-9% Synergy $0.48
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-11% Synergy $0.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.41

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Professor Hojo safe.

Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+26% Synergy $17.62
Silkguard Silkguard
+23% Synergy $3.82
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $2.61
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+18% Synergy $4.00
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+18% Synergy $0.50
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+16% Synergy $6.03
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+15% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+11% Synergy $0.87
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+9% Synergy $0.18
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.37
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $0.80
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+6% Synergy $4.91
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.07
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.08
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+4% Synergy $0.83
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+4% Synergy $0.23
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+3% Synergy $0.09
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+2% Synergy $0.24
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.10
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-3% Synergy $3.97
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $0.81
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.21
Fog Fog
-10% Synergy $0.42
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-12% Synergy $2.52
Harrow Harrow
-13% Synergy $0.28
Ram Through Ram Through
-14% Synergy $0.34
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-31% Synergy $0.92

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Professor Hojo's game plan and control the board.

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+31% Synergy $0.69
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+15% Synergy $4.33
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+7% Synergy $0.10
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $0.99
Open the Way Open the Way
+4% Synergy $3.66
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $3.95
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.96
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $1.87
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $1.95
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.10
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $16.74
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $24.09
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-9% Synergy $0.81
Explore Explore
-11% Synergy $4.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.82
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-18% Synergy $1.48
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.61
Harmonize Harmonize
-22% Synergy $0.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+39% Synergy $39.31
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+35% Synergy $4.74
Power Fist Power Fist
+33% Synergy $8.23
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+32% Synergy $8.74
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+32% Synergy $12.33
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+32% Synergy $42.00
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+31% Synergy $6.01
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+28% Synergy $17.29
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+27% Synergy $32.02
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+27% Synergy $21.95
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $1.02
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+24% Synergy $0.94
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+24% Synergy $1.62
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+23% Synergy $2.02
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+23% Synergy $0.64
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+23% Synergy $8.52
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+22% Synergy $6.68
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+21% Synergy $0.07
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+21% Synergy $3.00
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $5.40
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+20% Synergy $29.61
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+20% Synergy $1.51
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+19% Synergy $0.93
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $2.23
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+19% Synergy $0.27
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+19% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+19% Synergy $0.18
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+16% Synergy $1.89
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.28
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+14% Synergy $15.81
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+14% Synergy $4.24
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $11.54
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.10
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $6.50
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+11% Synergy $5.74
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $8.99
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $1.49
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.75
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $18.76
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+10% Synergy $5.69
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $4.91
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $11.46
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+10% Synergy $11.95
Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+10% Synergy $0.22
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+8% Synergy $0.22
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+7% Synergy $3.22
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $5.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.12
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $64.11
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.01

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Professor Hojo's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Asceticism Asceticism
+27% Synergy $5.36
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+26% Synergy $3.82
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+25% Synergy $0.84
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+18% Synergy $2.71
Well Rested Well Rested
+16% Synergy $1.40
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+15% Synergy $13.71
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.03
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+11% Synergy $6.42
Strong Back Strong Back
+9% Synergy $0.51
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $0.97
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $4.65
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+6% Synergy $35.08
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $11.03
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+4% Synergy $0.26
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.87
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+4% Synergy $0.26
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.18
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $30.05
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.50
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
0% Synergy $3.23
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-8% Synergy $11.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $25.58
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-12% Synergy $9.32

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+37% Synergy $74.14
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+36% Synergy $8.60
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+35% Synergy $1.93
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+28% Synergy $0.23
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+25% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+21% Synergy $7.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $35.36
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+18% Synergy $32.95
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $5.45
Arena Arena
+13% Synergy $4.97
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.61
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+12% Synergy $0.22
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.14
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+10% Synergy $1.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $1.99
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.39
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.89
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.32
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+6% Synergy $0.75
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $11.40
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.14
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $3.03
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+4% Synergy $0.88
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.95
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.35
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.09
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.55
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy $18.47
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-2% Synergy $1.26
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $39.21
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-5% Synergy $1.08
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-15% Synergy $4.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.18

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+32% Synergy $2.56
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+27% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+25% Synergy $2.08
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+12% Synergy $9.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.04
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $64.47
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $19.56
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Professor Hojo decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+31% Synergy $0.69
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+26% Synergy $6.54
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+22% Synergy $25.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.84
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+15% Synergy $4.33
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $2.02
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.55
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $35.29
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.06
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.10
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-2% Synergy $0.64
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-8% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.16

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