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Professor Hojo
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1867 Current Rank
#1882 Last Week
#2472 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
+10% Synergy $1.69
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+10% Synergy $0.34
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+5% Synergy $3.97
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+3% Synergy $21.88
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+2% Synergy $6.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+62% Synergy $0.87
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+62% Synergy $1.67
Elvish Herder Elvish Herder
+57% Synergy $0.31
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+53% Synergy $3.82
Weatherseed Elf Weatherseed Elf
+50% Synergy $0.22
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+49% Synergy $5.25
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+46% Synergy $5.11
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $5.28
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+44% Synergy $36.21
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+43% Synergy $3.62

Top Cards

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

Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+43% Synergy $0.59
Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+43% Synergy $0.06
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+41% Synergy $34.22
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+32% Synergy $1.32
Asceticism Asceticism
+31% Synergy $5.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.32
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+19% Synergy $5.58
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $9.75
Beast Within Beast Within
+8% Synergy $0.83
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.22

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+6% Synergy $7.10
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.44
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $4.65
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-4% Synergy $989.62
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $23.45

Creatures

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

Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+37% Synergy $5.19
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+35% Synergy $0.86
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+32% Synergy $4.33
Spike Rogue Spike Rogue
+32% Synergy $0.25
Spike Breeder Spike Breeder
+31% Synergy $0.30
Spike Soldier Spike Soldier
+28% Synergy $0.13
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+27% Synergy $0.76
Greenbelt Guardian Greenbelt Guardian
+27% Synergy $0.07
Spike Worker Spike Worker
+27% Synergy $0.09
Spike Colony Spike Colony
+27% Synergy $0.13
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+22% Synergy $16.68
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+21% Synergy $0.26
Spike Drone Spike Drone
+21% Synergy $0.12
Hexavus Hexavus
+20% Synergy $0.36
Spike Tiller Spike Tiller
+20% Synergy $0.29
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+19% Synergy $0.25
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+18% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+16% Synergy $0.58
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+16% Synergy $10.60
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+16% Synergy $8.18
Spike Hatcher Spike Hatcher
+16% Synergy $0.48
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+15% Synergy $0.54
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+15% Synergy $2.07
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+13% Synergy $5.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $10.10
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+13% Synergy $1.33
Gigantomancer Gigantomancer
+13% Synergy $0.34
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy $13.38
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $6.70
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.74
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+11% Synergy $46.12
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+11% Synergy $2.72
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+9% Synergy $1.92
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $8.38
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.02
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+7% Synergy $7.03
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+6% Synergy $0.20
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+5% Synergy $2.23
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $1.46
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $15.14
Vigor Vigor
+3% Synergy $14.50
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+3% Synergy $3.17
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-2% Synergy $12.16
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $0.92
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-6% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-6% Synergy $1.32
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
-10% Synergy $11.63
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-11% Synergy $0.15
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.42
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-16% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Silkguard Silkguard
+25% Synergy $3.95
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+19% Synergy $2.36
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+14% Synergy $0.43
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+12% Synergy $21.60
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+12% Synergy $0.25
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+9% Synergy $5.97
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+9% Synergy $0.18
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+7% Synergy $0.98
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+6% Synergy $5.50
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+4% Synergy $3.36
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.11
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+4% Synergy $0.09
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.87
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+3% Synergy $0.96
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+2% Synergy $4.72
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+1% Synergy $0.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+1% Synergy $4.08
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
0% Synergy $0.22
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.08
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-2% Synergy $0.10
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.17
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-10% Synergy $2.77
Harrow Harrow
-12% Synergy $0.32
Ram Through Ram Through
-15% Synergy $0.43
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-30% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+27% Synergy $0.82
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $5.13
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+8% Synergy $0.75
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $2.50
Open the Way Open the Way
+5% Synergy $3.89
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+4% Synergy $0.24
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
0% Synergy $17.86
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $5.88
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-1% Synergy $21.28
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
-1% Synergy $0.28
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.20
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.99
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-7% Synergy $0.89
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.19
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.79
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.37
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-19% Synergy $1.52
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.54
Harmonize Harmonize
-23% Synergy $0.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+39% Synergy $3.93
Power Fist Power Fist
+35% Synergy $6.83
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+35% Synergy $35.22
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+34% Synergy $19.04
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+32% Synergy $10.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+32% Synergy $35.57
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+31% Synergy $5.61
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+28% Synergy $32.27
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+28% Synergy $42.43
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+28% Synergy $12.48
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+26% Synergy $6.05
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+26% Synergy $7.52
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+25% Synergy $5.19
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+23% Synergy $3.34
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+23% Synergy $0.08
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+22% Synergy $0.84
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+22% Synergy $0.25
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $30.22
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+18% Synergy $0.46
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.63
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.83
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $1.98
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+16% Synergy $1.74
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+14% Synergy $1.62
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+14% Synergy $1.94
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $2.24
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+13% Synergy $4.64
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+13% Synergy $15.92
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+13% Synergy $1.01
Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+13% Synergy $0.20
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+12% Synergy $15.40
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+12% Synergy $1.31
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+12% Synergy $0.26
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+11% Synergy $1.22
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+11% Synergy $5.41
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+11% Synergy $13.59
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $11.62
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+10% Synergy $0.27
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $1.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $18.49
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $3.05
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.71
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+9% Synergy $5.90
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+8% Synergy $3.15
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+7% Synergy $4.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy $4.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+5% Synergy $4.54
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $44.45
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $62.95
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-11% Synergy $1.80

Enchantments

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+27% Synergy $1.44
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+24% Synergy $3.86
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+20% Synergy $2.63
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+16% Synergy $12.33
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+11% Synergy $7.19
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+7% Synergy $0.92
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+7% Synergy $0.27
Strong Back Strong Back
+7% Synergy $0.92
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.98
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+6% Synergy $9.57
Lignify Lignify
+5% Synergy $1.48
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+5% Synergy $34.89
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $29.07
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+4% Synergy $0.26
Well Rested Well Rested
+4% Synergy $1.78
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.25
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
0% Synergy $3.64
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-5% Synergy $11.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-5% Synergy $29.02
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
-7% Synergy $19.80
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-11% Synergy $10.62
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $27.73
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-32% Synergy $0.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Professor Hojo to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $28.85

Utility Lands

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

Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+40% Synergy $9.03
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+37% Synergy $75.80
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+35% Synergy $2.03
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+34% Synergy $0.24
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+26% Synergy $0.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+19% Synergy $8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+18% Synergy $30.50
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+18% Synergy $7.45
Arena Arena
+17% Synergy $5.08
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+16% Synergy $5.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $41.89
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+14% Synergy $1.82
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $2.85
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.27
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+9% Synergy $0.99
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+9% Synergy $10.32
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.18
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $2.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.59
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+7% Synergy $0.95
Heart of Yavimaya Heart of Yavimaya
+5% Synergy $2.57
Diamond City Diamond City
+5% Synergy $1.17
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+2% Synergy $0.15
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.58
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.76
Strip Mine Strip Mine
0% Synergy $18.89
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $35.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.30
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.49
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
-1% Synergy $6.74
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $0.95
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-13% Synergy $4.48
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+28% Synergy $0.24
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+27% Synergy $2.70
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+18% Synergy $1.81
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+11% Synergy $65.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.15
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+10% Synergy $18.81
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+10% Synergy $9.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $173.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $26.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+27% Synergy $0.82
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+26% Synergy $5.70
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $5.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.74
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+8% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $2.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+6% Synergy $28.40
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.62
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+4% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $34.92
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
-1% Synergy $0.65
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.20
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-5% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.21

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