Johann's Stopgap
Wilds of Eldraine 58 • common
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 58
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Christina Kraus
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Bargain (You may sacrifice an artifact, enchantment, or token as you cast this spell.)
This spell costs 2 generic mana less to cast if it's bargained.
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Draw a card.
"Just ... stay in there ... for one ... second!"
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Johann's Stopgap was released in 2023 as part of the Wilds of Eldraine expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to fit within the set's fairy-tale aesthetic, which draws heavily on Arthurian legend and high-fantasy folklore. Mechanically, the card serves as a utility spell intended to provide players with tempo-based interaction by bouncing a nonland permanent back to its owner's hand while creating a food token, reflecting the set's emphasis on enchantment-related synergies and resource management.
The card's artwork, illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan, depicts the titular Johann in a moment of frantic improvisation, capturing the essence of a 'stopgap' solution in a high-fantasy setting. The visual direction aimed to blend the whimsical nature of Eldraine with the frantic urgency of the character's magical reaction. Upon release, the card was integrated into various blue-based control and tempo decks within the game's Draft and Standard formats, where it was noted for its versatility in stalling board states during the early to mid-game stages.
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