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Professor Hojo
Price tag $0.18

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

#1929 Current Rank
#1655 Last Week
#2186 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.

Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+10% Synergy
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+6% Synergy $19.60
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+5% Synergy
Puca's Covenant Puca's Covenant
+3% Synergy $0.30
Ferrafor, Young Yew Ferrafor, Young Yew
+2% Synergy $0.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+69% Synergy $0.76
Elvish Herder Elvish Herder
+65% Synergy $0.41
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+61% Synergy $3.25
Weatherseed Elf Weatherseed Elf
+53% Synergy $0.23
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+53% Synergy $6.34
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+52% Synergy $5.38
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+52% Synergy $4.79
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+46% Synergy $0.07
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+45% Synergy $40.10
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+45% Synergy $9.32

Top Cards

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

Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+44% Synergy $3.36
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+42% Synergy $41.18
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+41% Synergy $5.42
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+40% Synergy $0.80
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+37% Synergy $1.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.58
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+20% Synergy $5.10
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.60
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $11.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+11% Synergy $3.11
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+7% Synergy $7.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.32
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $20.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $1069.36

Creatures

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

Greenbelt Guardian Greenbelt Guardian
+41% Synergy $0.09
Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+41% Synergy $4.93
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+34% Synergy $0.77
Spike Rogue Spike Rogue
+33% Synergy $0.21
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $4.93
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+28% Synergy $1.33
Spike Worker Spike Worker
+28% Synergy $0.10
Spike Breeder Spike Breeder
+27% Synergy $0.31
Spike Soldier Spike Soldier
+26% Synergy $0.14
Spike Drone Spike Drone
+23% Synergy $0.13
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+22% Synergy $19.19
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+21% Synergy $0.24
Spike Colony Spike Colony
+21% Synergy $0.09
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.33
Hexavus Hexavus
+19% Synergy $0.38
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+18% Synergy $0.17
Spike Tiller Spike Tiller
+17% Synergy $0.28
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+16% Synergy $9.90
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $2.04
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+15% Synergy $0.75
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+15% Synergy $1.08
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+14% Synergy $1.29
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+14% Synergy $1.88
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+13% Synergy $9.54
Spike Hatcher Spike Hatcher
+13% Synergy $0.48
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+13% Synergy $4.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $12.95
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+12% Synergy $8.72
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+11% Synergy $41.56
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $13.75
Gigantomancer Gigantomancer
+10% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+9% Synergy $1.36
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.15
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+8% Synergy $44.25
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $6.49
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+7% Synergy $2.44
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $18.65
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+6% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.29
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $1.15
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+5% Synergy $9.54
Vigor Vigor
+1% Synergy $15.54
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
0% Synergy $1.42
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
0% Synergy $0.46
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-2% Synergy $2.19
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $2.58
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-6% Synergy $12.27
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.62
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-9% Synergy $0.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+28% Synergy $23.32
Silkguard Silkguard
+22% Synergy $4.43
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+20% Synergy $2.60
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+20% Synergy $4.93
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+18% Synergy $0.39
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+16% Synergy $6.98
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+12% Synergy $0.78
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.47
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $0.86
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+6% Synergy $5.22
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+5% Synergy $0.13
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+5% Synergy $1.53
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+5% Synergy $1.19
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.09
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+4% Synergy $0.28
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.16
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+2% Synergy $0.19
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.55
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-2% Synergy $4.64
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $1.27
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.26
Fog Fog
-10% Synergy $0.53
Ram Through Ram Through
-11% Synergy $0.35
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-12% Synergy $3.41
Harrow Harrow
-14% Synergy $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-30% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+32% Synergy $1.02
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $5.29
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+6% Synergy $0.09
Reverent Silence Reverent Silence
+6% Synergy $0.38
Open the Way Open the Way
+5% Synergy $3.81
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $0.50
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.25
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $3.26
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.89
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $9.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.33
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $2.62
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $16.60
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $36.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-9% Synergy $0.79
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-14% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-17% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.37
Harmonize Harmonize
-20% Synergy $0.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+41% Synergy $29.79
Power Fist Power Fist
+33% Synergy $10.01
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+32% Synergy $10.07
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+32% Synergy $12.36
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+32% Synergy $4.00
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+31% Synergy $7.15
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+30% Synergy $44.79
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+27% Synergy $37.16
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+27% Synergy $29.48
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+27% Synergy $1.23
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+26% Synergy $0.71
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+24% Synergy $2.24
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $18.25
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+24% Synergy $1.46
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+23% Synergy $3.04
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.63
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+21% Synergy $31.79
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+21% Synergy $0.40
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+20% Synergy $5.86
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $0.98
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+20% Synergy $2.26
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+20% Synergy $11.05
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+20% Synergy $0.33
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.09
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+19% Synergy $2.56
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $2.39
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+18% Synergy $0.27
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+16% Synergy $2.27
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.17
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+13% Synergy $9.99
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+13% Synergy $13.88
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $4.12
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $13.35
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+12% Synergy $4.98
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $7.22
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.18
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $2.82
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+11% Synergy $12.27
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+10% Synergy $6.17
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $5.18
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $13.27
Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $24.06
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+7% Synergy $3.79
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+6% Synergy $6.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.38
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $50.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $60.21
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.48

Enchantments

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

Asceticism Asceticism
+27% Synergy $6.75
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+25% Synergy $1.98
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+25% Synergy $3.82
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+18% Synergy $3.25
Well Rested Well Rested
+18% Synergy $1.63
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+15% Synergy $13.27
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+12% Synergy $8.28
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.14
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.14
Strong Back Strong Back
+8% Synergy $0.58
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+7% Synergy $32.70
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $7.74
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.59
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+5% Synergy $2.05
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $12.94
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.30
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.61
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+3% Synergy $0.29
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $28.37
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+2% Synergy $0.23
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
0% Synergy $3.01
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $31.84
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-9% Synergy $11.38
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-11% Synergy $10.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $23.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-33% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+36% Synergy $68.40
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+34% Synergy $1.72
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+33% Synergy $8.32
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+26% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.27
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+22% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+20% Synergy $12.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $35.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+17% Synergy $38.85
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+15% Synergy $6.45
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.91
Arena Arena
+12% Synergy $5.19
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+11% Synergy $0.22
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.59
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.26
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+8% Synergy $0.63
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $1.91
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+6% Synergy $0.26
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+6% Synergy $1.02
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $11.66
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.25
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+4% Synergy $0.49
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.66
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.13
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.38
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-1% Synergy $1.36
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $21.55
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.48
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $45.08
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $2.91
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-5% Synergy $4.15
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-6% Synergy $14.43
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-14% Synergy $0.21
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-15% Synergy $5.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+32% Synergy $3.17
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+27% Synergy $0.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+26% Synergy $4.51
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+12% Synergy $12.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+8% Synergy $65.66
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $19.96
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $33.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+32% Synergy $1.02
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+27% Synergy $6.57
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+23% Synergy $30.05
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+17% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $2.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $5.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.49
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.47
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.17
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
0% Synergy $2.62
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $42.67
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-2% Synergy $0.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.21

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