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Professor Hojo
Price tag $0.26

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

#2198 Current Rank
#2437 Last Week
#2137 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Professor Hojo.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Professor Hojo decks.

Swordsman's Steel Swordsman's Steel
+24% Synergy
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+11% Synergy $0.29
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
+9% Synergy $3.99
Captain America's Shield Captain America's Shield
+7% Synergy $5.86
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+0% Synergy $10.23

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 $6.86
Elvish Herder Elvish Herder
+66% Synergy $0.32
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+59% Synergy $3.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+54% Synergy $5.78
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+53% Synergy $4.53
Weatherseed Elf Weatherseed Elf
+53% Synergy $0.20
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+51% Synergy $4.50
Greenbelt Guardian Greenbelt Guardian
+46% Synergy $0.13
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+45% Synergy $4.79
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+43% Synergy $45.61

Top Cards

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

Drillworks Mole Drillworks Mole
+43% Synergy $0.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+43% Synergy $30.98
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+41% Synergy $41.06
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $3.70
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+38% Synergy $0.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+11% Synergy $14.58
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.52
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-2% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-3% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $3.80
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+3% Synergy $15.58
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.02
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $28.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy $1510.97

Creatures

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

Spike Weaver Spike Weaver
+39% Synergy $4.99
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+38% Synergy $5.95
Spike Feeder Spike Feeder
+33% Synergy $0.84
Tanuki Transplanter Tanuki Transplanter
+32% Synergy $1.13
Spike Rogue Spike Rogue
+31% Synergy $0.22
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+27% Synergy $2.50
Spike Worker Spike Worker
+26% Synergy $0.13
Spike Breeder Spike Breeder
+25% Synergy $0.28
Spike Drone Spike Drone
+23% Synergy $0.14
Spike Soldier Spike Soldier
+23% Synergy $0.14
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+20% Synergy $0.32
Spike Colony Spike Colony
+19% Synergy $0.13
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+19% Synergy $21.97
Scryb Ranger Scryb Ranger
+18% Synergy $0.42
Hexavus Hexavus
+18% Synergy $0.40
Spike Tiller Spike Tiller
+16% Synergy $0.29
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+16% Synergy $1.30
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+16% Synergy $0.33
Cathedral Acolyte Cathedral Acolyte
+15% Synergy $0.35
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.80
Benevolent Hydra Benevolent Hydra
+14% Synergy $1.24
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+13% Synergy $2.57
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+13% Synergy $1.60
Spike Hatcher Spike Hatcher
+12% Synergy $0.44
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+11% Synergy $13.48
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+11% Synergy $8.80
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+11% Synergy $11.91
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+11% Synergy $0.90
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+10% Synergy $11.87
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+10% Synergy $2.80
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+9% Synergy $2.86
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+9% Synergy $34.74
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $13.02
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.11
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+7% Synergy $27.17
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+6% Synergy $40.99
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+5% Synergy $5.74
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+3% Synergy $2.40
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+3% Synergy $1.89
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+2% Synergy $2.62
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+2% Synergy $0.93
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+2% Synergy $4.40
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+1% Synergy $9.98
Vigor Vigor
+0% Synergy $15.99
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
0% Synergy $3.05
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
-1% Synergy $3.63
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-7% Synergy $12.74
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+27% Synergy $31.81
Silkguard Silkguard
+21% Synergy $0.35
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+21% Synergy $5.07
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+17% Synergy $0.71
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+17% Synergy $6.27
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+17% Synergy $8.93
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+17% Synergy $5.73
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $0.85
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+10% Synergy $0.36
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.46
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+8% Synergy $4.07
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+6% Synergy $0.29
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.28
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+5% Synergy $0.23
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $1.71
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+4% Synergy $0.22
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+4% Synergy $0.43
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+3% Synergy $0.39
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy $0.96
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
+2% Synergy $0.29
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+1% Synergy $0.39
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
-1% Synergy $1.57
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-1% Synergy $6.06
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-3% Synergy $1.11
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.21
Fog Fog
-7% Synergy $1.14
Ram Through Ram Through
-8% Synergy $0.45
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-29% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+32% Synergy $0.65
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.05
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+10% Synergy $0.21
Reverent Silence Reverent Silence
+8% Synergy $0.37
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $4.86
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+5% Synergy $0.27
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.31
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+4% Synergy $1.92
Open the Way Open the Way
+3% Synergy $0.75
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.40
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $5.52
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.63
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
-1% Synergy $5.98
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $28.49
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-5% Synergy $52.76
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-9% Synergy $0.92
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.22
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-14% Synergy $3.53
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-18% Synergy $1.50
Harmonize Harmonize
-18% Synergy $0.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-20% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-22% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+34% Synergy $6.67
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+32% Synergy $17.61
Power Fist Power Fist
+32% Synergy $13.36
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+31% Synergy $4.74
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+31% Synergy $46.47
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+31% Synergy $2.42
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+27% Synergy $0.93
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+27% Synergy $1.04
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+27% Synergy $4.54
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+26% Synergy $3.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+26% Synergy $39.40
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+25% Synergy $38.18
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+25% Synergy $4.17
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+25% Synergy $0.77
Zephyr Boots Zephyr Boots
+22% Synergy $0.39
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.59
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+22% Synergy $2.53
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+22% Synergy $2.61
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+22% Synergy $19.23
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+21% Synergy $0.41
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+19% Synergy $34.43
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+18% Synergy $3.22
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+17% Synergy $9.50
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+17% Synergy $11.75
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+16% Synergy $0.27
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+16% Synergy $4.58
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+16% Synergy $7.90
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+15% Synergy $1.44
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+14% Synergy $0.26
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+13% Synergy $6.50
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+11% Synergy $12.01
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+11% Synergy $5.02
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+11% Synergy $7.48
Squee's Toy Squee's Toy
+11% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+11% Synergy $11.25
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $14.06
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $1.35
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $1.01
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $12.74
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+10% Synergy $3.15
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+9% Synergy $6.54
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+9% Synergy $5.29
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $26.88
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+5% Synergy $10.90
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $5.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $4.44
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-6% Synergy $64.01
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-11% Synergy $3.27

Enchantments

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

Asceticism Asceticism
+23% Synergy $7.24
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+22% Synergy $5.63
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+22% Synergy $1.63
Well Rested Well Rested
+20% Synergy $2.74
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+13% Synergy $6.47
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+13% Synergy $9.94
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+12% Synergy $1.03
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+10% Synergy $8.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+9% Synergy $1.64
Strong Back Strong Back
+8% Synergy $1.55
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+8% Synergy $36.20
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+7% Synergy $4.15
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+6% Synergy $8.52
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.03
High Score High Score
+4% Synergy $1.17
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Lignify Lignify
+3% Synergy $1.73
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $16.30
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+2% Synergy $3.14
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+2% Synergy $0.38
Ride the Shoopuf Ride the Shoopuf
+1% Synergy $0.35
Exploration Exploration
+0% Synergy $33.51
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+0% Synergy $1.91
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+0% Synergy $1.71
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $32.07
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-9% Synergy $12.12
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-11% Synergy $13.25
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $26.78
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-33% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+39% Synergy $13.56
Pendelhaven Pendelhaven
+34% Synergy $2.52
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+32% Synergy $76.13
Tower of the Magistrate Tower of the Magistrate
+28% Synergy $9.06
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+22% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.38
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+20% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $40.73
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+18% Synergy $15.43
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+15% Synergy $50.77
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+13% Synergy $4.12
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+10% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.94
Arena Arena
+9% Synergy $5.81
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $11.15
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.34
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+8% Synergy $0.30
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.40
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.02
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.40
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.15
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.36
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+0% Synergy $21.70
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+0% Synergy $2.03
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+0% Synergy $7.26
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-1% Synergy $3.83
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
-2% Synergy $11.42
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-4% Synergy $0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.37
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-8% Synergy $13.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-12% Synergy $0.35
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-16% Synergy $7.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+33% Synergy $4.67
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+30% Synergy $3.42
Summoning Materia Summoning Materia
+28% Synergy $0.24
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+12% Synergy $11.83
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $18.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $73.96
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+32% Synergy $0.65
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+25% Synergy $8.76
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+22% Synergy $35.38
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+15% Synergy $1.80
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+14% Synergy $0.26
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $7.05
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $0.97
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+5% Synergy $2.00
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+5% Synergy $0.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.09
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
-1% Synergy $2.63
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $49.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.33

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