The Archimandrite (Commander) - Budget 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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Jeskai Brushmaster
67% of 6 decks +65% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
50% of 6 decks +48% synergy
Sage of the Skies
50% of 6 decks +48% synergy
Aligned Heart
43% of 7 decks +31% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
43% of 7 decks +41% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Student of Ojutai
88% of 81 decks +87% synergy
Mantis Rider
83% of 81 decks +81% synergy
Path of Bravery
79% of 81 decks +78% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
78% of 81 decks +77% synergy
Congregate
75% of 81 decks +75% synergy
Ivory Tower
73% of 81 decks +72% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
74% of 81 decks +71% synergy
Lone Missionary
72% of 81 decks +71% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
74% of 81 decks +71% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
72% of 81 decks +70% synergy
Top Cards
Monastery Mentor
75% of 81 decks +60% synergy
Union of the Third Path
69% of 81 decks +68% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
69% of 81 decks +68% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
69% of 81 decks +52% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
69% of 81 decks +41% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
68% of 81 decks +67% synergy
Githzerai Monk
67% of 81 decks +66% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
67% of 81 decks +66% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
65% of 81 decks +65% synergy
Absorb
65% of 81 decks +64% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Creatures
Elsha of the Infinite
63% of 81 decks +55% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
54% of 81 decks +54% synergy
Mistfire Adept
53% of 81 decks +52% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
52% of 81 decks +48% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
51% of 81 decks +50% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
51% of 81 decks +48% synergy
Jeskai Elder
49% of 81 decks +49% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
49% of 81 decks +46% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
48% of 81 decks +48% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
48% of 81 decks +48% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
45% of 62 decks +44% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
44% of 81 decks +31% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44% of 39 decks +36% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
43% of 7 decks +37% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
43% of 7 decks +35% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
40% of 81 decks +39% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
34% of 70 decks +34% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
32% of 81 decks +27% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
30% of 81 decks +29% synergy
Jeskai Devotee
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
29% of 7 decks +23% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
28% of 80 decks +24% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
27% of 81 decks +27% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
26% of 81 decks +26% synergy
Stratus Dancer
25% of 81 decks +24% synergy
Mirror Entity
25% of 81 decks +24% synergy
Schema Thief
22% of 81 decks +22% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
22% of 81 decks +21% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
22% of 37 decks +20% synergy
Jeskai Sage
19% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
17% of 81 decks +17% synergy
Humbling Elder
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Wayspeaker Bodyguard
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Poised Practitioner
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Wingblade Disciple
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Strongarm Monk
16% of 81 decks +16% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
15% of 52 decks +15% synergy
Equilibrium Adept
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Effortless Master
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
14% of 7 decks +11% synergy
Glistener Seer
14% of 81 decks +14% synergy
Mystic of the Hidden Way
12% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Serene Master
12% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
12% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
12% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Soul Warden
12% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Pride Guardian
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
63% of 81 decks +61% synergy
Revitalize
57% of 81 decks +56% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
57% of 81 decks +55% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57% of 81 decks -12% synergy
Riot Control
54% of 81 decks +54% synergy
Jeskai Charm
54% of 81 decks +51% synergy
Ojutai's Command
52% of 81 decks +51% synergy
Negate
46% of 81 decks +28% synergy
Lantern Flare
44% of 81 decks +44% synergy
Faithful Mending
40% of 81 decks +37% synergy
Counterspell
35% of 81 decks +0% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
33% of 6 decks +30% synergy
Rally the Monastery
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
New Way Forward
29% of 7 decks +24% synergy
War Report
27% of 81 decks +27% synergy
Azorius Charm
27% of 81 decks +26% synergy
Invoke the Divine
26% of 81 decks +26% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
23% of 81 decks +23% synergy
Generous Gift
23% of 81 decks -0% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
22% of 81 decks +21% synergy
Soul's Grace
21% of 81 decks +21% synergy
Path to Exile
20% of 81 decks -31% synergy
Rustler Rampage
20% of 46 decks +19% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19% of 81 decks +14% synergy
Focus the Mind
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Narset's Rebuke
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Light of Hope
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Chaos Warp
14% of 81 decks -7% synergy
Boros Charm
14% of 81 decks -8% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11% of 81 decks +10% synergy
Legion Leadership
10% of 39 decks +3% synergy
Reward the Faithful
10% of 81 decks +10% synergy
Lorehold Command
10% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
9% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Deflecting Palm
9% of 81 decks +3% synergy
Wear // Tear
9% of 81 decks +0% synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Brainstorm
7% of 81 decks -14% synergy
Renewed Faith
6% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Opt
6% of 81 decks -7% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
62% of 81 decks +56% synergy
Sanctify
47% of 81 decks +47% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
44% of 81 decks +43% synergy
Austere Command
44% of 81 decks +32% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
37% of 81 decks +36% synergy
Fumigate
17% of 81 decks +16% synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
15% of 81 decks +15% synergy
Distant Melody
15% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Time Wipe
11% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Environmental Sciences
10% of 81 decks +10% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10% of 81 decks -0% synergy
Preordain
10% of 81 decks -4% synergy
Bond of Discipline
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Open into Wonder
7% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Ponder
7% of 81 decks -9% synergy
Blasphemous Act
7% of 81 decks -15% synergy
Peach Garden Oath
6% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Deafening Clarion
6% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Fell the Mighty
6% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Faithless Looting
6% of 81 decks -9% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
37% of 81 decks +22% synergy
Venser's Journal
30% of 81 decks +28% synergy
Commander's Sphere
23% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
17% of 81 decks +17% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
17% of 30 decks +15% synergy
Mind Stone
16% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
15% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15% of 81 decks -9% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
11% of 80 decks +11% synergy
Spellbook
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Jeskai Banner
6% of 81 decks +3% synergy
Sunforger
6% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Skywise Teachings
52% of 81 decks +51% synergy
Cleric Class
46% of 81 decks +45% synergy
True Conviction
40% of 81 decks +38% synergy
Leyline of Hope
37% of 35 decks +37% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
29% of 7 decks +19% synergy
Wizard Class
21% of 81 decks +19% synergy
Dawn of Hope
16% of 81 decks +16% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
16% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Monk Class
12% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Myth Realized
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
11% of 55 decks +11% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
10% of 81 decks +8% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Luminous Wake
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Words of Worship
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Era of Enlightenment
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Righteous Cause
6% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Boon Reflection
6% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
43% of 81 decks +41% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
26% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56% of 81 decks +21% synergy
Radiant Fountain
49% of 81 decks +49% synergy
Blighted Steppe
32% of 81 decks +32% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
29% of 7 decks +24% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
25% of 81 decks +25% synergy
Rogue's Passage
17% of 81 decks -4% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84% of 81 decks -5% synergy
Sol Ring
70% of 81 decks -19% synergy
Boros Signet
69% of 81 decks +34% synergy
Azorius Signet
68% of 81 decks +29% synergy
Izzet Signet
62% of 81 decks +23% synergy
Pristine Talisman
57% of 81 decks +56% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
53% of 81 decks +48% synergy
Thought Vessel
40% of 81 decks +14% synergy
Fellwar Stone
40% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31% of 81 decks -17% synergy
Talisman of Progress
28% of 81 decks -19% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
23% of 81 decks -24% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Mystic Monastery
81% of 81 decks +24% synergy
Exotic Orchard
70% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Tranquil Cove
63% of 81 decks +55% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
62% of 81 decks +56% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
62% of 81 decks +54% synergy
Path of Ancestry
60% of 81 decks +33% synergy
Prairie Stream
60% of 81 decks +17% synergy
Evolving Wilds
59% of 81 decks +31% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46% of 81 decks +25% synergy
Battlefield Forge
43% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Perilous Landscape
36% of 39 decks +15% synergy
Shivan Reef
33% of 81 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26% of 81 decks -1% synergy
Temple of Triumph
25% of 81 decks +0% synergy
Port Town
23% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Azorius Chancery
20% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
19% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19% of 81 decks -26% synergy
Sulfur Falls
19% of 81 decks -29% synergy
Boros Garrison
17% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17% of 81 decks +3% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
15% of 81 decks -2% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15% of 81 decks -6% synergy
Glacial Fortress
14% of 81 decks -35% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 81 decks -2% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12% of 81 decks -8% synergy
Obscura Storefront
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Ash Barrens
10% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Gates of Istfell
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Maestros Theater
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Brokers Hideout
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Sacred Peaks
9% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9% of 81 decks -20% synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Molten Tributary
7% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6% of 81 decks -5% synergy