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Professor Hojo
Price tag $0.15

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

#1796 Current Rank
#1803 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.

Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+5% Synergy $24.56
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-1% Synergy $48.30
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-3% Synergy $3.17
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
-3% Synergy $0.14
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
-5% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+70% Synergy $0.82
Elvish Herder Elvish Herder
+66% Synergy $0.59
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+62% Synergy $2.77
Weatherseed Elf Weatherseed Elf
+55% Synergy $0.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+54% Synergy $5.38
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+52% Synergy $4.89
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+52% Synergy $3.88
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+46% Synergy $0.07
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+46% Synergy $6.03
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+45% Synergy $38.64

Top Cards

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

Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+45% Synergy $2.89
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+44% Synergy $36.41
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+40% Synergy $0.59
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+40% Synergy $4.12
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+39% Synergy $1.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $1.20
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+20% Synergy $4.93
Beast Within Beast Within
+14% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+10% Synergy $9.85
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.21

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+12% Synergy $2.65
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+8% Synergy $5.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $91.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $19.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-3% Synergy $1009.05

Creatures

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

Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+40% Synergy $5.02
Greenbelt Guardian Greenbelt Guardian
+40% Synergy $0.08
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+34% Synergy $0.80
Spike Rogue Spike Rogue
+33% Synergy $0.22
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $4.61
Spike Worker Spike Worker
+27% Synergy $0.08
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+26% Synergy $2.73
Spike Breeder Spike Breeder
+26% Synergy $0.32
Spike Soldier Spike Soldier
+25% Synergy $0.15
Spike Drone Spike Drone
+23% Synergy $0.13
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+22% Synergy $18.49
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+21% Synergy $0.15
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+20% Synergy $0.31
Spike Colony Spike Colony
+20% Synergy $0.10
Hexavus Hexavus
+18% Synergy $0.30
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+17% Synergy $0.18
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+16% Synergy $8.64
Spike Tiller Spike Tiller
+16% Synergy $0.22
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+15% Synergy $1.09
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+15% Synergy $1.21
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+15% Synergy $2.66
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $2.39
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+14% Synergy $0.63
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+14% Synergy $6.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $12.29
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+12% Synergy $8.09
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $5.39
Spike Hatcher Spike Hatcher
+12% Synergy $0.45
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+11% Synergy $31.53
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $1.35
Gigantomancer Gigantomancer
+10% Synergy $0.34
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $10.33
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.15
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+8% Synergy $40.39
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+7% Synergy $6.87
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $15.76
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+6% Synergy $2.13
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $2.05
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+5% Synergy $7.42
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+5% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.18
Vigor Vigor
+2% Synergy $14.59
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
0% Synergy $0.97
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-1% Synergy $0.40
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-2% Synergy $1.83
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.58
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-6% Synergy $9.09
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.30
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-10% Synergy $0.16
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.22

Instants

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

Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+28% Synergy $17.98
Silkguard Silkguard
+24% Synergy $4.37
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+20% Synergy $2.75
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+20% Synergy $4.76
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+18% Synergy $0.46
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+17% Synergy $6.26
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.23
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+13% Synergy $0.69
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+8% Synergy $0.13
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+7% Synergy $0.86
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.47
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+6% Synergy $0.10
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+6% Synergy $0.89
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+6% Synergy $4.72
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.05
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+4% Synergy $0.31
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.06
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy $0.81
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+1% Synergy $0.18
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.48
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-2% Synergy $3.71
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-3% Synergy $0.86
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.24
Fog Fog
-10% Synergy $0.42
Ram Through Ram Through
-12% Synergy $0.28
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-12% Synergy $2.99
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-31% Synergy $1.11

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+31% Synergy $1.05
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $5.48
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+7% Synergy $0.10
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+5% Synergy $0.17
Open the Way Open the Way
+5% Synergy $3.75
Reverent Silence Reverent Silence
+5% Synergy $0.40
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+4% Synergy $3.44
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+3% Synergy $0.54
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $7.35
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $4.25
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $15.53
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $1.84
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $31.02
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-9% Synergy $0.66
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-15% Synergy $1.85
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.11
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.46
Harmonize Harmonize
-20% Synergy $0.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+41% Synergy $32.48
Power Fist Power Fist
+34% Synergy $8.92
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+34% Synergy $3.56
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+33% Synergy $11.86
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+32% Synergy $7.05
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+31% Synergy $43.68
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+30% Synergy $9.03
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $37.91
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+26% Synergy $0.86
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+26% Synergy $27.53
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+26% Synergy $1.16
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+26% Synergy $17.47
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $2.34
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+25% Synergy $1.59
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+23% Synergy $0.60
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+22% Synergy $7.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $3.81
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+21% Synergy $32.04
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+21% Synergy $2.96
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+21% Synergy $8.73
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $0.90
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+20% Synergy $1.78
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+20% Synergy $0.28
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+20% Synergy $0.29
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+19% Synergy $0.08
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+19% Synergy $0.16
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $2.25
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+17% Synergy $1.70
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+13% Synergy $9.65
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+13% Synergy $13.50
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+13% Synergy $4.28
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+12% Synergy $3.34
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $12.56
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.38
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $7.19
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $2.27
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+10% Synergy $4.68
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $4.38
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $12.32
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+10% Synergy $12.49
Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $19.89
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $3.78
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+7% Synergy $3.53
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $5.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.86
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $60.53
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.45

Enchantments

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

Asceticism Asceticism
+27% Synergy $5.12
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+25% Synergy $1.73
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+25% Synergy $3.30
Well Rested Well Rested
+18% Synergy $1.26
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+17% Synergy $2.71
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+15% Synergy $14.24
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+12% Synergy $7.70
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+11% Synergy $1.05
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+8% Synergy $1.00
Strong Back Strong Back
+8% Synergy $0.46
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $6.06
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+6% Synergy $34.70
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+5% Synergy $1.33
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.38
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $12.59
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.26
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.53
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+3% Synergy $0.20
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+3% Synergy $0.25
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $26.92
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
0% Synergy $2.64
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-8% Synergy $10.80
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $21.39
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-12% Synergy $9.82
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-33% Synergy $0.70

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+37% Synergy $70.61
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+35% Synergy $1.83
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+35% Synergy $8.19
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+28% Synergy $0.29
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+24% Synergy $0.10
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.37
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+22% Synergy $8.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $34.91
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+17% Synergy $32.81
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $6.88
Arena Arena
+13% Synergy $4.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.19
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+11% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.26
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.43
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+8% Synergy $0.76
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.28
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $1.98
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+7% Synergy $1.01
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+7% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $4.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $10.25
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+4% Synergy $0.38
Diamond City Diamond City
+4% Synergy $1.01
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.24
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $4.93
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.12
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.18
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy $21.30
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-1% Synergy $1.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.45
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $38.24
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-5% Synergy $3.47
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-8% Synergy $13.67
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.17
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-16% Synergy $4.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+33% Synergy $2.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+27% Synergy $2.18
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+27% Synergy $0.21
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+12% Synergy $8.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $1.22
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+8% Synergy $16.68
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $61.28
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $24.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+31% Synergy $1.05
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+26% Synergy $6.69
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+22% Synergy $25.57
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+17% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+14% Synergy $2.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $5.48
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $2.46
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.47
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $34.93
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.56
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-2% Synergy $0.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.17

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