The Archimandrite (Commander) - Expensive 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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Lyse Hext
100% of 3 decks +99% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
67% of 6 decks +59% synergy
Sage of the Skies
50% of 6 decks +48% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
50% of 6 decks +48% synergy
New Way Forward
33% of 6 decks +29% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
90% of 81 decks +89% synergy
Serra Ascendant
91% of 81 decks +89% synergy
Monastery Mentor
94% of 81 decks +78% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
77% of 81 decks +73% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
75% of 81 decks +72% synergy
Venser's Journal
73% of 81 decks +71% synergy
True Conviction
72% of 81 decks +70% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
75% of 81 decks +70% synergy
Mantis Rider
68% of 81 decks +67% synergy
Student of Ojutai
65% of 81 decks +65% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Boros Charm
72% of 81 decks +50% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
68% of 81 decks +64% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
67% of 81 decks +61% synergy
Akroma's Will
67% of 81 decks +56% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
65% of 81 decks +64% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
65% of 81 decks +62% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
65% of 81 decks +48% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
64% of 81 decks +63% synergy
Lightning Helix
64% of 81 decks +62% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
62% of 81 decks +39% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
53% of 81 decks +50% synergy
Teferi's Protection
47% of 81 decks +30% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44% of 81 decks +24% synergy
Smothering Tithe
40% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38% of 81 decks +21% synergy
The One Ring
27% of 81 decks +19% synergy
Ancient Tomb
26% of 81 decks +17% synergy
Jeska's Will
23% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Deflecting Swat
22% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Creatures
Elsha of the Infinite
64% of 81 decks +57% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
63% of 81 decks +60% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
60% of 81 decks +60% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
60% of 81 decks +53% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
56% of 32 decks +49% synergy
Ledger Shredder
56% of 81 decks +52% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
54% of 81 decks +54% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
53% of 81 decks +52% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
48% of 81 decks +47% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
47% of 81 decks +44% synergy
Roaming Throne
45% of 58 decks +40% synergy
Drumbellower
44% of 81 decks +42% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
43% of 81 decks +29% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
41% of 58 decks +40% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
38% of 81 decks +35% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
36% of 81 decks +35% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
35% of 69 decks +34% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
35% of 81 decks +34% synergy
Tataru Taru
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
33% of 81 decks +33% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
33% of 6 decks +27% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
32% of 81 decks +31% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
28% of 81 decks +28% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
28% of 32 decks +27% synergy
Githzerai Monk
26% of 81 decks +25% synergy
Lone Missionary
23% of 81 decks +23% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
21% of 81 decks +21% synergy
Schema Thief
19% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Zell Dincht
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Jeskai Devotee
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Wingblade Disciple
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
17% of 6 decks +10% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
16% of 80 decks +13% synergy
Masako the Humorless
16% of 81 decks +16% synergy
Mirror Entity
16% of 81 decks +15% synergy
Esper Sentinel
16% of 81 decks -4% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
15% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Taurean Mauler
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13% of 46 decks +13% synergy
Stratus Dancer
12% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Mistfire Adept
12% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Archangel of Thune
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
10% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
9% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Soltari Monk
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
62% of 81 decks +61% synergy
Union of the Third Path
59% of 81 decks +58% synergy
Path to Exile
52% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Congregate
40% of 81 decks +39% synergy
Dovin's Veto
40% of 81 decks +21% synergy
Mana Drain
38% of 81 decks +27% synergy
Counterspell
35% of 81 decks +0% synergy
Revitalize
28% of 81 decks +28% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27% of 81 decks +16% synergy
Faithful Mending
26% of 81 decks +23% synergy
Ojutai's Command
25% of 81 decks +24% synergy
Absorb
25% of 81 decks +23% synergy
Generous Gift
25% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Lantern Flare
22% of 81 decks +22% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
21% of 81 decks +19% synergy
Legion Leadership
19% of 32 decks +12% synergy
Arcane Denial
19% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Brainstorm
19% of 81 decks -3% synergy
War Report
17% of 81 decks +17% synergy
Riot Control
17% of 81 decks +17% synergy
Rally the Monastery
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
17% of 6 decks +13% synergy
Jeskai Charm
16% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Deflecting Palm
16% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Sink into Stupor
16% of 32 decks +6% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15% of 81 decks -2% synergy
Invoke the Divine
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Azorius Charm
14% of 81 decks +12% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14% of 81 decks -4% synergy
Soul's Grace
12% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Valakut Awakening
11% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Chaos Warp
11% of 81 decks -9% synergy
Dawn's Truce
10% of 29 decks +2% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10% of 69 decks -0% synergy
Great Train Heist
10% of 40 decks +8% synergy
Reward the Faithful
10% of 81 decks +10% synergy
Savage Beating
10% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Lightning Bolt
10% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Negate
10% of 81 decks -8% synergy
Light of Hope
7% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Mystical Tutor
7% of 81 decks -7% synergy
Force of Will
6% of 81 decks -1% synergy
Swan Song
6% of 81 decks -6% synergy
Opt
6% of 81 decks -7% synergy
Sorceries
Inspired Ultimatum
37% of 81 decks +35% synergy
Crash Through
35% of 81 decks +29% synergy
Supreme Verdict
35% of 81 decks +19% synergy
Blasphemous Act
35% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30% of 81 decks +26% synergy
Farewell
22% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
20% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Split Up
18% of 22 decks +16% synergy
Vandalblast
14% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Ponder
14% of 81 decks -3% synergy
Sanctify
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Fumigate
10% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Relentless Assault
10% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Windfall
9% of 81 decks -3% synergy
Preordain
9% of 81 decks -6% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
63% of 81 decks +62% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
52% of 81 decks +51% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
48% of 81 decks +45% synergy
Lightning Greaves
41% of 81 decks +16% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
28% of 32 decks +25% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Shadowspear
11% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Bident of Thassa
11% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Mind Stone
10% of 81 decks -5% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
9% of 80 decks +9% synergy
The Magic Mirror
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Spellbook
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Sunforger
7% of 81 decks +3% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7% of 81 decks +0% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7% of 81 decks -8% synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
63% of 81 decks +35% synergy
Path of Bravery
47% of 81 decks +46% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
42% of 81 decks +39% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
38% of 21 decks +35% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
33% of 6 decks +24% synergy
Cleric Class
30% of 81 decks +29% synergy
Mystic Remora
23% of 81 decks +9% synergy
Wizard Class
22% of 81 decks +20% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Blind Obedience
19% of 81 decks +16% synergy
Aligned Heart
17% of 6 decks +5% synergy
Boon Reflection
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Skywise Teachings
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
12% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10% of 49 decks +7% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Kindred Discovery
10% of 81 decks +5% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Paradox Haze
7% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Aggravated Assault
6% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Land Tax
6% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6% of 50 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
46% of 81 decks +44% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
27% of 81 decks +19% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80% of 81 decks +46% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41% of 81 decks +27% synergy
Radiant Fountain
35% of 81 decks +34% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Rogue's Passage
22% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
17% of 81 decks +15% synergy
Urza's Saga
16% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Witch's Clinic
15% of 81 decks +14% synergy
Blighted Steppe
14% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Command Beacon
14% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Minas Tirith
12% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Three Tree City
10% of 29 decks +7% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7% of 81 decks +0% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6% of 81 decks +3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89% of 81 decks -0% synergy
Sol Ring
86% of 81 decks -3% synergy
Thought Vessel
73% of 81 decks +47% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Talisman of Progress
49% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Azorius Signet
40% of 81 decks +1% synergy
Fellwar Stone
33% of 81 decks -0% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30% of 81 decks +24% synergy
Boros Signet
30% of 81 decks -5% synergy
Izzet Signet
26% of 81 decks -12% synergy
Pristine Talisman
19% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Mana Crypt
15% of 81 decks +10% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12% of 81 decks +2% synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Lands
Tundra
99% of 81 decks +87% synergy
Plateau
98% of 81 decks +86% synergy
Volcanic Island
96% of 81 decks +85% synergy
Command Tower
95% of 81 decks +3% synergy
Sacred Foundry
91% of 81 decks +52% synergy
Steam Vents
91% of 81 decks +51% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91% of 81 decks +49% synergy
Raugrin Triome
86% of 81 decks +48% synergy
Flooded Strand
79% of 81 decks +50% synergy
Arid Mesa
78% of 81 decks +49% synergy
Scalding Tarn
77% of 81 decks +49% synergy
Sea of Clouds
70% of 81 decks +37% synergy
Training Center
70% of 81 decks +36% synergy
Spectator Seating
68% of 81 decks +36% synergy
Mystic Monastery
51% of 81 decks -7% synergy
Exotic Orchard
47% of 81 decks -15% synergy
Sundown Pass
38% of 81 decks +18% synergy
Deserted Beach
38% of 81 decks +15% synergy
Battlefield Forge
38% of 81 decks +0% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Shivan Reef
36% of 81 decks -1% synergy
Path of Ancestry
32% of 81 decks +4% synergy
City of Brass
28% of 81 decks +19% synergy
Glacial Fortress
27% of 81 decks -22% synergy
Reflecting Pool
26% of 81 decks +19% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25% of 81 decks -4% synergy
Sulfur Falls
25% of 81 decks -22% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23% of 81 decks -21% synergy
Prismatic Vista
21% of 81 decks +17% synergy
Marsh Flats
20% of 81 decks +13% synergy
Misty Rainforest
20% of 81 decks +12% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17% of 81 decks +10% synergy
Polluted Delta
16% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Meticulous Archive
15% of 53 decks +6% synergy
Windswept Heath
15% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Wooded Foothills
14% of 81 decks +7% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14% of 81 decks +6% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Tranquil Cove
14% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Cavern of Souls
12% of 81 decks +8% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12% of 81 decks +5% synergy
Fabled Passage
12% of 81 decks +4% synergy
Elegant Parlor
11% of 53 decks +3% synergy
Mana Confluence
11% of 81 decks +2% synergy
Prairie Stream
11% of 81 decks -32% synergy
Thundering Falls
9% of 53 decks +0% synergy
Mystic Gate
9% of 81 decks -4% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9% of 81 decks -6% synergy