The Archimandrite (Commander)

Ciel Collins
One Theme Three Techs: Life Gain
Approach one theme from three different angles with this guide to various life gain strategies in Commander.
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Elsha, Threefold Master
59% of 512 decks +51% synergy
Sage of the Skies
46% of 473 decks +44% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
45% of 501 decks +39% synergy
Aligned Heart
39% of 509 decks +27% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
32% of 512 decks +26% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
71% of 2327 decks +70% synergy
Monastery Mentor
81% of 2327 decks +66% synergy
Ivory Tower
59% of 2327 decks +58% synergy
True Conviction
58% of 2327 decks +56% synergy
Union of the Third Path
56% of 2327 decks +55% synergy
Student of Ojutai
55% of 2327 decks +54% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
57% of 2327 decks +54% synergy
Mantis Rider
55% of 2327 decks +53% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
56% of 2327 decks +53% synergy
Venser's Journal
55% of 2327 decks +53% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
65% of 2327 decks +47% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
60% of 2327 decks +32% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
57% of 2327 decks +50% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
57% of 2327 decks +52% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
54% of 2327 decks +53% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
54% of 2327 decks +51% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
53% of 2327 decks +49% synergy
Path to Exile
52% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
52% of 2327 decks +50% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
41% of 2327 decks +38% synergy
Rhystic Study
30% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Teferi's Protection
18% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18% of 2327 decks -3% synergy
Smothering Tithe
17% of 2327 decks -5% synergy
Jeska's Will
13% of 2327 decks -3% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11% of 2327 decks -6% synergy
The One Ring
9% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Deflecting Swat
9% of 2327 decks -5% synergy
Ancient Tomb
7% of 2327 decks -2% synergy
Creatures
Serra Ascendant
50% of 2327 decks +47% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
48% of 2327 decks +43% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
47% of 2327 decks +46% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
46% of 2327 decks +43% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
45% of 2327 decks +44% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
44% of 2327 decks +30% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
44% of 2327 decks +43% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
41% of 2327 decks +34% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41% of 1328 decks +34% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
37% of 2327 decks +37% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
35% of 2327 decks +34% synergy
Githzerai Monk
35% of 2327 decks +34% synergy
Drumbellower
33% of 2327 decks +30% synergy
Ledger Shredder
33% of 2327 decks +29% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
32% of 2327 decks +32% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
30% of 2327 decks +27% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
30% of 2327 decks +29% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
28% of 1900 decks +27% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
27% of 2327 decks +27% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
27% of 512 decks +26% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
26% of 501 decks +24% synergy
Mistfire Adept
26% of 2327 decks +24% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
26% of 1296 decks +24% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
26% of 2327 decks +25% synergy
Lone Missionary
23% of 2327 decks +23% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
22% of 2327 decks +21% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
21% of 2106 decks +21% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
20% of 455 decks +19% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
19% of 2327 decks +18% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
17% of 455 decks +16% synergy
Lyse Hext
17% of 145 decks +16% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17% of 1579 decks +17% synergy
Jeskai Elder
17% of 2327 decks +16% synergy
Masako the Humorless
16% of 2327 decks +15% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
14% of 2327 decks +14% synergy
Mirror Entity
14% of 2327 decks +13% synergy
Roaming Throne
14% of 1904 decks +9% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
13% of 2327 decks +12% synergy
Schema Thief
12% of 2327 decks +12% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
12% of 2327 decks +12% synergy
Stratus Dancer
11% of 2327 decks +11% synergy
Soul Warden
11% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Persistent Petitioners
11% of 2327 decks +11% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
11% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10% of 2327 decks +3% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
10% of 2304 decks +7% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
9% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
9% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
9% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
8% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
49% of 2327 decks +28% synergy
Lightning Helix
48% of 2327 decks +45% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
46% of 2327 decks +42% synergy
Congregate
43% of 2327 decks +42% synergy
Counterspell
43% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
39% of 2327 decks +38% synergy
Akroma's Will
38% of 2327 decks +27% synergy
Generous Gift
35% of 2327 decks +12% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
33% of 2327 decks +31% synergy
Dovin's Veto
30% of 2327 decks +12% synergy
Absorb
27% of 2327 decks +25% synergy
Revitalize
25% of 2327 decks +25% synergy
Faithful Mending
24% of 2327 decks +21% synergy
Arcane Denial
22% of 2327 decks +6% synergy
Riot Control
22% of 2327 decks +22% synergy
Ojutai's Command
22% of 2327 decks +21% synergy
Jeskai Charm
20% of 2327 decks +17% synergy
Chaos Warp
20% of 2327 decks +0% synergy
Rally the Monastery
19% of 550 decks +17% synergy
Lantern Flare
18% of 2327 decks +18% synergy
Negate
17% of 2327 decks -0% synergy
Deflecting Palm
16% of 2327 decks +11% synergy
Brainstorm
16% of 2327 decks -6% synergy
War Report
15% of 2327 decks +15% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
15% of 473 decks +11% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14% of 2327 decks +3% synergy
New Way Forward
14% of 501 decks +9% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12% of 2327 decks -5% synergy
Legion Leadership
12% of 1361 decks +6% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12% of 2106 decks +2% synergy
Soul's Grace
11% of 2327 decks +11% synergy
Invoke the Divine
11% of 2327 decks +11% synergy
Azorius Charm
11% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
10% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Dawn's Truce
10% of 1225 decks +2% synergy
Mana Drain
10% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Sink into Stupor
9% of 1361 decks -0% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9% of 2327 decks -8% synergy
Opt
9% of 2327 decks -5% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8% of 2327 decks +4% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Reward the Faithful
7% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7% of 2327 decks +4% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Mystical Tutor
6% of 2327 decks -8% synergy
Valakut Awakening
6% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6% of 2327 decks +4% synergy
Swan Song
6% of 2327 decks -7% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
36% of 2327 decks +30% synergy
Blasphemous Act
31% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
30% of 2327 decks +28% synergy
Supreme Verdict
26% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Austere Command
21% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Ponder
15% of 2327 decks -2% synergy
Sanctify
14% of 2327 decks +14% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Farewell
13% of 2327 decks -4% synergy
Vandalblast
11% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
11% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Preordain
10% of 2327 decks -4% synergy
Distant Melody
9% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Fumigate
7% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Windfall
7% of 2327 decks -5% synergy
Sundering Eruption
7% of 1358 decks +4% synergy
Split Up
6% of 1085 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
43% of 2327 decks +42% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36% of 2327 decks +32% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
28% of 483 decks +21% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Lightning Greaves
25% of 2327 decks -0% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 2327 decks -5% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Mind Stone
11% of 2327 decks -4% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Bident of Thassa
10% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8% of 1296 decks +5% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
7% of 1076 decks +6% synergy
Spellbook
7% of 2327 decks +6% synergy
The Wind Crystal
6% of 102 decks +6% synergy
The Magic Mirror
5% of 2327 decks +5% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5% of 2327 decks -2% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5% of 2327 decks +4% synergy
Sunforger
5% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
40% of 2327 decks +40% synergy
Cleric Class
31% of 2327 decks +31% synergy
Wizard Class
21% of 2327 decks +20% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
20% of 1059 decks +17% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
20% of 2327 decks +18% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20% of 512 decks +10% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19% of 2327 decks +15% synergy
Skywise Teachings
18% of 2327 decks +18% synergy
Mystic Remora
15% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Leyline of Hope
10% of 1274 decks +10% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9% of 1680 decks +8% synergy
Kindred Discovery
9% of 2327 decks +5% synergy
Boon Reflection
9% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Intruder Alarm
9% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9% of 675 decks +7% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
9% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Blind Obedience
7% of 2327 decks +5% synergy
Monk Class
7% of 2327 decks +6% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7% of 1664 decks +6% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6% of 2327 decks +6% synergy
Myth Realized
6% of 2327 decks +6% synergy
Land Tax
6% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Rediscover the Way
6% of 512 decks +2% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6% of 1664 decks +2% synergy
Paradox Haze
5% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5% of 2327 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
38% of 2327 decks +36% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
21% of 2327 decks +13% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75% of 2327 decks +41% synergy
Radiant Fountain
29% of 2327 decks +28% synergy
Rogue's Passage
24% of 2327 decks +3% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14% of 2327 decks +0% synergy
Blighted Steppe
12% of 2327 decks +12% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9% of 509 decks +5% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
8% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Minas Tirith
8% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8% of 2327 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Witch's Clinic
5% of 2327 decks +5% synergy
Urza's Saga
5% of 2327 decks -3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89% of 2327 decks +0% synergy
Sol Ring
86% of 2327 decks -4% synergy
Thought Vessel
65% of 2327 decks +40% synergy
Azorius Signet
50% of 2327 decks +11% synergy
Talisman of Progress
47% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44% of 2327 decks -4% synergy
Izzet Signet
43% of 2327 decks +4% synergy
Boros Signet
42% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38% of 2327 decks +32% synergy
Fellwar Stone
32% of 2327 decks -2% synergy
Pristine Talisman
25% of 2327 decks +24% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Mystic Monastery
67% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Exotic Orchard
60% of 2327 decks -2% synergy
Raugrin Triome
49% of 2327 decks +10% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47% of 2327 decks +6% synergy
Battlefield Forge
47% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Path of Ancestry
46% of 2327 decks +18% synergy
Shivan Reef
45% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Steam Vents
44% of 2327 decks +4% synergy
Sacred Foundry
44% of 2327 decks +5% synergy
Sea of Clouds
42% of 2327 decks +9% synergy
Training Center
42% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Glacial Fortress
42% of 2327 decks -7% synergy
Prairie Stream
40% of 2327 decks -3% synergy
Spectator Seating
40% of 2327 decks +8% synergy
Sulfur Falls
37% of 2327 decks -10% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36% of 2327 decks -9% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35% of 2327 decks +7% synergy
Deserted Beach
29% of 2327 decks +6% synergy
Arid Mesa
28% of 2327 decks -0% synergy
Scalding Tarn
27% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Flooded Strand
27% of 2327 decks -2% synergy
Sundown Pass
25% of 2327 decks +5% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Tranquil Cove
23% of 2327 decks +14% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23% of 2327 decks +14% synergy
Evolving Wilds
23% of 2327 decks -5% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22% of 2327 decks +16% synergy
Perilous Landscape
20% of 1346 decks -1% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19% of 2327 decks -8% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17% of 2327 decks -10% synergy
Temple of Triumph
17% of 2327 decks -8% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17% of 2327 decks -4% synergy
Azorius Chancery
16% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Boros Garrison
14% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Tundra
11% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Myriad Landscape
11% of 2327 decks -3% synergy
Volcanic Island
11% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Plateau
11% of 2327 decks -1% synergy
Port Town
11% of 2327 decks -12% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
10% of 2327 decks +3% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10% of 2327 decks +3% synergy
Reflecting Pool
10% of 2327 decks +3% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10% of 2327 decks -10% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 2327 decks +1% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9% of 2327 decks +2% synergy
City of Brass
9% of 2327 decks -0% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9% of 2327 decks -12% synergy
Meticulous Archive
8% of 1691 decks -1% synergy