The Archimandrite (Commander) - Lifegain

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
62% of 47 decks +54% synergy
Sage of the Skies
59% of 44 decks +57% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
51% of 45 decks +45% synergy
Aligned Heart
41% of 46 decks +29% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
36% of 47 decks +30% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
85% of 812 decks +84% synergy
Monastery Mentor
91% of 812 decks +76% synergy
Student of Ojutai
74% of 812 decks +73% synergy
True Conviction
74% of 812 decks +72% synergy
Ivory Tower
73% of 812 decks +72% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
71% of 812 decks +69% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
72% of 812 decks +69% synergy
Union of the Third Path
70% of 812 decks +69% synergy
Mantis Rider
69% of 812 decks +68% synergy
Venser's Journal
69% of 812 decks +67% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
73% of 812 decks +45% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
73% of 812 decks +55% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
68% of 812 decks +65% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
68% of 812 decks +67% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
68% of 812 decks +60% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
66% of 812 decks +63% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
66% of 812 decks +62% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
66% of 812 decks +60% synergy
Lightning Helix
65% of 812 decks +63% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
46% of 812 decks +43% synergy
Rhystic Study
31% of 812 decks +9% synergy
Teferi's Protection
18% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Smothering Tithe
17% of 812 decks -5% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15% of 812 decks -6% synergy
Jeska's Will
12% of 812 decks -4% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9% of 812 decks -8% synergy
The One Ring
9% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Ancient Tomb
6% of 812 decks -3% synergy
Deflecting Swat
6% of 812 decks -8% synergy
Creatures
Serra Ascendant
60% of 812 decks +58% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
57% of 812 decks +56% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
56% of 812 decks +53% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
56% of 812 decks +55% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
56% of 812 decks +55% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
53% of 812 decks +47% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
50% of 812 decks +36% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
47% of 357 decks +40% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
46% of 812 decks +39% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
42% of 812 decks +41% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
42% of 812 decks +41% synergy
Githzerai Monk
41% of 812 decks +40% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
37% of 812 decks +37% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
36% of 812 decks +33% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
36% of 812 decks +35% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
35% of 607 decks +34% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
34% of 342 decks +33% synergy
Drumbellower
34% of 812 decks +31% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
33% of 703 decks +33% synergy
Lone Missionary
32% of 812 decks +32% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
32% of 47 decks +30% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
31% of 812 decks +31% synergy
Ledger Shredder
31% of 812 decks +27% synergy
Lyse Hext
31% of 13 decks +30% synergy
Mistfire Adept
30% of 812 decks +28% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
27% of 812 decks +27% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
24% of 45 decks +22% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
23% of 44 decks +21% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
20% of 44 decks +19% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
20% of 812 decks +19% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
19% of 812 decks +19% synergy
Schema Thief
16% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
16% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
15% of 468 decks +15% synergy
Jeskai Elder
15% of 812 decks +14% synergy
Soul Warden
15% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Mirror Entity
14% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Roaming Throne
13% of 610 decks +8% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
13% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
13% of 801 decks +10% synergy
Masako the Humorless
13% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
13% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
11% of 812 decks +11% synergy
Stratus Dancer
11% of 812 decks +11% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
10% of 812 decks +9% synergy
Wingblade Disciple
9% of 43 decks +8% synergy
Taurean Mauler
8% of 812 decks +7% synergy
Tax Collector
8% of 342 decks +7% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7% of 812 decks +7% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
7% of 812 decks +6% synergy
Instants
Heliod's Intervention
61% of 812 decks +57% synergy
Congregate
61% of 812 decks +60% synergy
Boros Charm
59% of 812 decks +38% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
53% of 812 decks +52% synergy
Path to Exile
51% of 812 decks -0% synergy
Counterspell
47% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Akroma's Will
42% of 812 decks +32% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
41% of 812 decks +38% synergy
Absorb
37% of 812 decks +35% synergy
Revitalize
36% of 812 decks +36% synergy
Generous Gift
36% of 812 decks +12% synergy
Faithful Mending
34% of 812 decks +31% synergy
Dovin's Veto
33% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Ojutai's Command
32% of 812 decks +31% synergy
Riot Control
32% of 812 decks +31% synergy
Lantern Flare
26% of 812 decks +26% synergy
Jeskai Charm
26% of 812 decks +23% synergy
War Report
20% of 812 decks +20% synergy
New Way Forward
20% of 45 decks +16% synergy
Deflecting Palm
18% of 812 decks +12% synergy
Arcane Denial
17% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Negate
17% of 812 decks -0% synergy
Brainstorm
17% of 812 decks -5% synergy
Rally the Monastery
16% of 49 decks +14% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
16% of 44 decks +12% synergy
Soul's Grace
16% of 812 decks +16% synergy
Invoke the Divine
15% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Legion Leadership
14% of 367 decks +8% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
14% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Chaos Warp
14% of 812 decks -6% synergy
Azorius Charm
14% of 812 decks +12% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Reward the Faithful
11% of 812 decks +10% synergy
Dawn's Truce
10% of 306 decks +2% synergy
Mana Drain
10% of 812 decks -1% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
8% of 812 decks +8% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8% of 703 decks -2% synergy
Opt
8% of 812 decks -5% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7% of 812 decks -10% synergy
Light of Hope
7% of 812 decks +6% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6% of 812 decks +3% synergy
Great Train Heist
6% of 430 decks +4% synergy
Lorehold Command
6% of 812 decks +5% synergy
Rustler Rampage
5% of 428 decks +5% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5% of 812 decks +3% synergy
Sink into Stupor
5% of 367 decks -4% synergy
Clever Concealment
5% of 812 decks +0% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5% of 812 decks -12% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
46% of 812 decks +40% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
45% of 812 decks +43% synergy
Blasphemous Act
35% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Supreme Verdict
32% of 812 decks +16% synergy
Austere Command
22% of 812 decks +9% synergy
Sanctify
20% of 812 decks +20% synergy
Ponder
19% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
16% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Farewell
13% of 812 decks -4% synergy
Fumigate
11% of 812 decks +10% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11% of 812 decks +8% synergy
Vandalblast
10% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Preordain
10% of 812 decks -4% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9% of 812 decks +4% synergy
Distant Melody
8% of 812 decks +6% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Split Up
7% of 240 decks +5% synergy
Relentless Assault
6% of 812 decks +3% synergy
Windfall
6% of 812 decks -6% synergy
Sundering Eruption
5% of 367 decks +2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
58% of 812 decks +57% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42% of 812 decks +39% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28% of 812 decks +5% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
27% of 45 decks +19% synergy
Lightning Greaves
27% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
16% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14% of 342 decks +11% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 812 decks -5% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
11% of 238 decks +10% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
11% of 812 decks +11% synergy
Mind Stone
9% of 812 decks -6% synergy
Bident of Thassa
9% of 812 decks -0% synergy
Spellbook
9% of 812 decks +8% synergy
The Magic Mirror
8% of 812 decks +8% synergy
Sunforger
8% of 812 decks +4% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
6% of 801 decks +6% synergy
Shadowspear
6% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
60% of 812 decks +59% synergy
Cleric Class
45% of 812 decks +45% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
30% of 47 decks +20% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
26% of 812 decks +23% synergy
Skywise Teachings
25% of 812 decks +25% synergy
Wizard Class
25% of 812 decks +23% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
23% of 231 decks +20% synergy
Boon Reflection
15% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Leyline of Hope
15% of 333 decks +15% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15% of 812 decks +10% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13% of 812 decks +11% synergy
Mystic Remora
12% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
11% of 812 decks +10% synergy
Blind Obedience
11% of 812 decks +9% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10% of 510 decks +10% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9% of 516 decks +8% synergy
Rediscover the Way
9% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Monk Class
8% of 812 decks +7% synergy
Kindred Discovery
7% of 812 decks +3% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7% of 73 decks +5% synergy
Dawn of Hope
7% of 812 decks +6% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7% of 812 decks +6% synergy
Paradox Haze
6% of 812 decks +3% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6% of 812 decks +6% synergy
Myth Realized
6% of 812 decks +5% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
46% of 812 decks +44% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
29% of 812 decks +21% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
13% of 812 decks +12% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80% of 812 decks +45% synergy
Radiant Fountain
44% of 812 decks +43% synergy
Rogue's Passage
28% of 812 decks +7% synergy
Blighted Steppe
19% of 812 decks +19% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17% of 812 decks +14% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
15% of 812 decks +15% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13% of 46 decks +9% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Witch's Clinic
8% of 812 decks +8% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Minas Tirith
8% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7% of 812 decks +0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Sol Ring
87% of 812 decks -3% synergy
Thought Vessel
67% of 812 decks +41% synergy
Azorius Signet
51% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Boros Signet
46% of 812 decks +12% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Progress
44% of 812 decks -4% synergy
Izzet Signet
44% of 812 decks +5% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42% of 812 decks -6% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
41% of 812 decks +36% synergy
Pristine Talisman
33% of 812 decks +32% synergy
Fellwar Stone
27% of 812 decks -7% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 812 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95% of 812 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Monastery
73% of 812 decks +16% synergy
Exotic Orchard
61% of 812 decks -0% synergy
Battlefield Forge
52% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Raugrin Triome
50% of 812 decks +12% synergy
Shivan Reef
50% of 812 decks +13% synergy
Path of Ancestry
48% of 812 decks +20% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47% of 812 decks +6% synergy
Sacred Foundry
45% of 812 decks +6% synergy
Steam Vents
45% of 812 decks +4% synergy
Sea of Clouds
44% of 812 decks +11% synergy
Training Center
43% of 812 decks +9% synergy
Glacial Fortress
43% of 812 decks -6% synergy
Spectator Seating
42% of 812 decks +10% synergy
Prairie Stream
40% of 812 decks -4% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37% of 812 decks +8% synergy
Sulfur Falls
36% of 812 decks -11% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35% of 812 decks -10% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32% of 812 decks +24% synergy
Tranquil Cove
31% of 812 decks +22% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30% of 812 decks +25% synergy
Arid Mesa
28% of 812 decks -0% synergy
Deserted Beach
27% of 812 decks +4% synergy
Scalding Tarn
26% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Sundown Pass
25% of 812 decks +4% synergy
Flooded Strand
24% of 812 decks -5% synergy
Evolving Wilds
24% of 812 decks -4% synergy
Perilous Landscape
22% of 361 decks +1% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21% of 812 decks -1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18% of 812 decks -9% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17% of 812 decks -10% synergy
Temple of Triumph
16% of 812 decks -9% synergy
Azorius Chancery
15% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Boros Garrison
14% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
12% of 812 decks +11% synergy
Reflecting Pool
11% of 812 decks +4% synergy
Tundra
10% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Myriad Landscape
10% of 812 decks -4% synergy
Plateau
10% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Volcanic Island
10% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
9% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Port Town
9% of 812 decks -13% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9% of 812 decks +2% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9% of 812 decks +1% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
8% of 812 decks -12% synergy
City of Brass
7% of 812 decks -2% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
7% of 812 decks -14% synergy
Fabled Passage
6% of 812 decks -2% synergy