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Professor Hojo
Price tag $0.28

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

#1788 Current Rank
#1780 Last Week
#2132 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.

High Score High Score
+9% Synergy $1.09
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+8% Synergy $10.97
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+7% Synergy $6.62
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+7% Synergy $1.47
The Ooze The Ooze
+5% Synergy $8.12

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 $0.81
Elvish Herder Elvish Herder
+65% Synergy $0.34
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+60% Synergy $2.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+54% Synergy $8.56
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+53% Synergy $4.59
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+52% Synergy $4.73
Weatherseed Elf Weatherseed Elf
+52% Synergy $0.25
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+46% Synergy $3.29
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+46% Synergy $44.24
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+44% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

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

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+43% Synergy $39.36
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+43% Synergy $35.57
Greenbelt Guardian Greenbelt Guardian
+43% Synergy $0.11
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+40% Synergy $1.21
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+37% Synergy $1.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.85
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+19% Synergy $7.99
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+12% Synergy $12.95
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.70
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+10% Synergy $4.23
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+5% Synergy $11.10
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $24.79
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-4% Synergy $1176.41

Creatures

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

Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+40% Synergy $4.85
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+39% Synergy $6.21
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+32% Synergy $0.84
Spike Rogue Spike Rogue
+31% Synergy $0.21
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+28% Synergy $1.43
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+27% Synergy $6.09
Spike Worker Spike Worker
+26% Synergy $0.11
Spike Breeder Spike Breeder
+25% Synergy $0.29
Spike Soldier Spike Soldier
+24% Synergy $0.16
Spike Drone Spike Drone
+23% Synergy $0.13
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+21% Synergy $21.69
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.34
Spike Colony Spike Colony
+20% Synergy $0.10
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+19% Synergy $0.46
Hexavus Hexavus
+18% Synergy $0.41
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+17% Synergy $0.22
Spike Tiller Spike Tiller
+17% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+16% Synergy $1.03
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $2.33
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+15% Synergy $10.57
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+15% Synergy $1.55
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+14% Synergy $1.89
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+13% Synergy $1.12
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+13% Synergy $6.92
Spike Hatcher Spike Hatcher
+13% Synergy $0.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $13.51
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+11% Synergy $9.90
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+11% Synergy $10.79
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $12.48
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $38.75
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $2.21
Gigantomancer Gigantomancer
+10% Synergy $0.32
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.29
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+8% Synergy $2.91
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+8% Synergy $22.50
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+7% Synergy $44.48
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+5% Synergy $7.52
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+5% Synergy $7.46
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.48
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+4% Synergy $0.25
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+3% Synergy $2.50
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $1.98
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+1% Synergy $0.60
Vigor Vigor
+1% Synergy $17.29
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $2.39
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-2% Synergy $2.79
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $1.39
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-7% Synergy $12.27
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-9% Synergy $0.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+28% Synergy $27.04
Silkguard Silkguard
+22% Synergy $4.40
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+21% Synergy $5.29
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+18% Synergy $0.84
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $2.90
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+17% Synergy $6.92
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+13% Synergy $0.86
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.31
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.48
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+8% Synergy $0.29
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+7% Synergy $6.70
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.60
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+5% Synergy $0.25
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.18
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.22
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+4% Synergy $0.39
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+4% Synergy $1.78
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+4% Synergy $1.01
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+2% Synergy $0.28
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+1% Synergy $0.16
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.86
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-3% Synergy $5.24
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-3% Synergy $1.43
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.33
Fog Fog
-9% Synergy $0.47
Ram Through Ram Through
-10% Synergy $0.43
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-13% Synergy $3.66
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-30% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+33% Synergy $0.92
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $6.50
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+9% Synergy $0.10
Reverent Silence Reverent Silence
+7% Synergy $0.34
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+5% Synergy $0.55
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $3.79
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $9.41
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.29
Open the Way Open the Way
+4% Synergy $4.61
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $3.14
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $7.32
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.38
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $18.78
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $38.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-9% Synergy $0.81
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-14% Synergy $2.18
Explore Explore
-14% Synergy $0.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.31
Harmonize Harmonize
-20% Synergy $0.23
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+34% Synergy $7.52
Power Fist Power Fist
+33% Synergy $12.50
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+33% Synergy $12.38
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+32% Synergy $49.85
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+32% Synergy $4.59
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+30% Synergy $2.18
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+28% Synergy $12.12
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $40.21
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+26% Synergy $0.95
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+26% Synergy $32.43
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+26% Synergy $1.55
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+25% Synergy $3.99
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+25% Synergy $3.50
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+24% Synergy $1.19
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+24% Synergy $19.79
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+23% Synergy $0.58
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+22% Synergy $1.94
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+22% Synergy $2.26
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+22% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+21% Synergy $33.08
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+21% Synergy $0.38
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+20% Synergy $0.10
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+19% Synergy $9.61
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+19% Synergy $1.90
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+19% Synergy $10.97
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $2.47
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+17% Synergy $0.38
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.19
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $10.96
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+15% Synergy $3.30
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $5.28
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+14% Synergy $14.19
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $14.83
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+12% Synergy $3.72
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $7.51
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $11.92
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $14.47
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $0.93
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+11% Synergy $4.76
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+10% Synergy $5.26
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $5.46
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.97
Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+10% Synergy $0.23
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+10% Synergy $0.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $28.23
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+6% Synergy $4.95
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+6% Synergy $8.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-6% Synergy $61.31
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-10% Synergy $3.06

Enchantments

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

Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+25% Synergy $5.07
Asceticism Asceticism
+25% Synergy $6.73
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+23% Synergy $3.24
Well Rested Well Rested
+19% Synergy $2.16
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+16% Synergy $4.37
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+14% Synergy $10.55
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $1.02
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+10% Synergy $1.19
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+10% Synergy $13.38
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+9% Synergy $32.11
Strong Back Strong Back
+9% Synergy $0.89
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+7% Synergy $2.64
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $8.27
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+5% Synergy $1.56
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+4% Synergy $0.41
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.67
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $14.49
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+2% Synergy $0.29
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+2% Synergy $0.33
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $29.75
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
0% Synergy $3.03
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-7% Synergy $33.97
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-9% Synergy $11.55
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-11% Synergy $12.41
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $25.88
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-34% Synergy $0.46

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+43% Synergy $11.61
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+36% Synergy $69.39
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+35% Synergy $1.93
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+31% Synergy $8.44
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+24% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.39
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+22% Synergy $0.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+20% Synergy $14.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $37.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+17% Synergy $46.17
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $6.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $8.95
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+11% Synergy $0.33
Arena Arena
+11% Synergy $5.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.70
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.44
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.31
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.38
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+8% Synergy $0.34
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+7% Synergy $0.38
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+7% Synergy $2.11
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+6% Synergy $1.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $13.10
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $9.15
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+4% Synergy $0.46
Diamond City Diamond City
+4% Synergy $1.80
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.44
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $2.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.06
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-2% Synergy $1.99
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-3% Synergy $0.89
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $2.75
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $43.73
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-7% Synergy $16.32
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.31
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-17% Synergy $5.81

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+32% Synergy $4.03
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $3.98
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+27% Synergy $0.30
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+12% Synergy $12.78
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.55
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $71.00
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $21.90
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $37.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+33% Synergy $0.92
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+28% Synergy $7.40
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+23% Synergy $33.69
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $2.33
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+15% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $6.50
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.60
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.48
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.20
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $48.99
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-2% Synergy $0.92
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.28

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