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Professor Hojo
Price tag $0.25

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

#1913 Current Rank
#2119 Last Week
#2135 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.

Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+8% Synergy $6.04
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+8% Synergy $2.00
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11 Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
+6% Synergy $4.35
High Score High Score
+5% Synergy $1.06
The Ooze The Ooze
+4% Synergy $5.16

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 $0.96
Elvish Herder Elvish Herder
+66% Synergy $0.33
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+60% Synergy $3.26
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+55% Synergy $7.29
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+53% Synergy $3.78
Weatherseed Elf Weatherseed Elf
+53% Synergy $0.18
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+52% Synergy $4.64
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+46% Synergy $4.01
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+45% Synergy $43.69
Greenbelt Guardian Greenbelt Guardian
+45% Synergy $0.11

Top Cards

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

Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+44% Synergy $0.13
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+43% Synergy $36.02
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+43% Synergy $39.62
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+39% Synergy $1.63
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+37% Synergy $0.96
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+35% Synergy $7.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.85
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $13.64
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+10% Synergy $3.42
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+4% Synergy $12.97
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $26.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy $1374.41

Creatures

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

Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+40% Synergy $4.75
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+38% Synergy $5.73
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+33% Synergy $0.82
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+32% Synergy $1.42
Spike Rogue Spike Rogue
+32% Synergy $0.19
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+26% Synergy $2.27
Spike Worker Spike Worker
+26% Synergy $0.11
Spike Breeder Spike Breeder
+25% Synergy $0.27
Spike Soldier Spike Soldier
+23% Synergy $0.16
Spike Drone Spike Drone
+23% Synergy $0.12
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+20% Synergy $23.91
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.37
Spike Colony Spike Colony
+19% Synergy $0.10
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+18% Synergy $0.36
Hexavus Hexavus
+17% Synergy $0.44
Spike Tiller Spike Tiller
+16% Synergy $0.29
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+16% Synergy $0.36
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+16% Synergy $1.43
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.50
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+15% Synergy $0.29
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+14% Synergy $3.41
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+13% Synergy $1.89
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $13.64
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+12% Synergy $1.54
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+12% Synergy $1.80
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $10.74
Spike Hatcher Spike Hatcher
+12% Synergy $0.43
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+11% Synergy $10.65
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+10% Synergy $38.12
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $2.33
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $13.26
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+9% Synergy $2.65
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+9% Synergy $24.13
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+9% Synergy $7.67
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.03
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+7% Synergy $44.47
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+4% Synergy $5.47
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+4% Synergy $0.29
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.84
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+3% Synergy $6.69
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+3% Synergy $2.70
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $2.06
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+2% Synergy $0.65
Vigor Vigor
0% Synergy $17.97
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $2.93
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-2% Synergy $2.92
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-5% Synergy $0.40
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-7% Synergy $13.25
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-9% Synergy $0.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-14% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+28% Synergy $30.21
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+22% Synergy $4.80
Silkguard Silkguard
+22% Synergy $0.76
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+19% Synergy $7.70
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+18% Synergy $0.82
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $4.27
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+17% Synergy $7.88
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+13% Synergy $1.06
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.30
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.39
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $8.03
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+7% Synergy $0.33
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+6% Synergy $0.24
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.50
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+6% Synergy $0.23
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+4% Synergy $0.53
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+4% Synergy $1.28
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+3% Synergy $0.39
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+3% Synergy $0.18
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+2% Synergy $0.31
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.18
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-2% Synergy $5.67
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-3% Synergy $0.76
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.27
Fog Fog
-8% Synergy $0.74
Ram Through Ram Through
-9% Synergy $0.42
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-30% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+32% Synergy $0.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $7.63
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+10% Synergy $0.09
Reverent Silence Reverent Silence
+8% Synergy $0.38
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+6% Synergy $4.10
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+5% Synergy $0.81
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+5% Synergy $0.25
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.00
Open the Way Open the Way
+3% Synergy $1.80
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.13
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $5.39
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-3% Synergy $22.04
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-6% Synergy $47.73
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-9% Synergy $0.82
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-14% Synergy $3.02
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.18
Harmonize Harmonize
-19% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-20% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-22% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Power Fist Power Fist
+33% Synergy $12.36
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+33% Synergy $47.45
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+33% Synergy $12.24
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+32% Synergy $2.73
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+32% Synergy $4.63
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+28% Synergy $3.17
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+28% Synergy $4.95
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+28% Synergy $1.36
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+27% Synergy $0.87
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+27% Synergy $39.15
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+26% Synergy $0.56
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+26% Synergy $35.79
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+25% Synergy $3.70
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+24% Synergy $0.39
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.07
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+23% Synergy $0.63
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $20.26
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+22% Synergy $1.93
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+20% Synergy $34.23
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+19% Synergy $0.19
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+18% Synergy $10.83
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+18% Synergy $3.33
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+18% Synergy $10.90
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+17% Synergy $7.28
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+17% Synergy $0.33
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+16% Synergy $0.24
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $1.23
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+16% Synergy $3.14
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+14% Synergy $5.03
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+13% Synergy $11.97
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+12% Synergy $1.06
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+12% Synergy $5.12
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+12% Synergy $11.83
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+12% Synergy $6.21
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+11% Synergy $0.83
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $14.78
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $3.29
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $13.64
Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+11% Synergy $0.19
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+10% Synergy $5.44
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+10% Synergy $6.46
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $28.45
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+9% Synergy $0.32
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.33
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+5% Synergy $5.29
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $8.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.56
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-7% Synergy $62.03
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-11% Synergy $2.43

Enchantments

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

Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+25% Synergy $5.30
Asceticism Asceticism
+24% Synergy $6.62
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+22% Synergy $1.71
Well Rested Well Rested
+21% Synergy $2.61
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+15% Synergy $5.54
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $0.98
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+13% Synergy $9.31
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+10% Synergy $1.62
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+10% Synergy $12.02
Strong Back Strong Back
+9% Synergy $1.96
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+8% Synergy $35.23
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+7% Synergy $3.39
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $9.27
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.39
Lignify Lignify
+4% Synergy $1.71
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.14
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+3% Synergy $0.34
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+3% Synergy $15.96
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+2% Synergy $0.35
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+2% Synergy $3.21
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $32.17
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
0% Synergy $2.98
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.88
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-7% Synergy $31.64
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-10% Synergy $11.76
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-11% Synergy $13.03
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $26.49
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-34% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+42% Synergy $12.94
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+35% Synergy $2.17
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+34% Synergy $70.91
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+28% Synergy $8.81
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+23% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.31
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+21% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+20% Synergy $39.52
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+18% Synergy $14.94
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+15% Synergy $50.79
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+14% Synergy $5.11
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+11% Synergy $0.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.54
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $9.82
Arena Arena
+10% Synergy $5.86
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+9% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.28
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.35
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.31
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.16
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $1.14
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $12.99
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.42
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+3% Synergy $0.60
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.88
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $22.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $1.85
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-2% Synergy $2.89
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-5% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.56
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-8% Synergy $16.20
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.27
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-17% Synergy $6.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+32% Synergy $3.91
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+28% Synergy $3.43
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+27% Synergy $0.24
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+13% Synergy $11.84
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+7% Synergy $69.59
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+7% Synergy $17.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+32% Synergy $0.68
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+27% Synergy $8.28
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+23% Synergy $34.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.50
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+15% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $7.63
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+9% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+9% Synergy $1.04
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $48.67
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.27

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