The Archimandrite (Commander) - Monks

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
65% of 20 decks +57% synergy
Sage of the Skies
65% of 17 decks +63% synergy
Aligned Heart
53% of 19 decks +40% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
50% of 18 decks +44% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
40% of 20 decks +30% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
86% of 858 decks +84% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
84% of 858 decks +83% synergy
Student of Ojutai
81% of 858 decks +80% synergy
Monastery Mentor
95% of 858 decks +79% synergy
Mantis Rider
80% of 858 decks +79% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
80% of 858 decks +77% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
76% of 858 decks +75% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
80% of 858 decks +72% synergy
True Conviction
72% of 858 decks +71% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
73% of 858 decks +70% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82% of 858 decks +14% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
81% of 858 decks +63% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
78% of 858 decks +49% synergy
Union of the Third Path
70% of 858 decks +70% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
70% of 858 decks +70% synergy
Ivory Tower
70% of 858 decks +69% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
70% of 858 decks +68% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
70% of 858 decks +65% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
68% of 858 decks +65% synergy
Venser's Journal
66% of 858 decks +64% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
42% of 858 decks +39% synergy
Rhystic Study
29% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Smothering Tithe
16% of 858 decks -6% synergy
Teferi's Protection
16% of 858 decks -1% synergy
Jeska's Will
14% of 858 decks -2% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13% of 858 decks -8% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8% of 858 decks -9% synergy
The One Ring
7% of 858 decks -1% synergy
Deflecting Swat
6% of 858 decks -8% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5% of 858 decks -11% synergy
Creatures
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
64% of 858 decks +63% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
62% of 858 decks +61% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
57% of 858 decks +44% synergy
Serra Ascendant
56% of 858 decks +53% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
54% of 358 decks +47% synergy
Githzerai Monk
51% of 858 decks +50% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
50% of 858 decks +49% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
48% of 858 decks +47% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
46% of 858 decks +41% synergy
Mistfire Adept
44% of 858 decks +43% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
44% of 858 decks +40% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
38% of 858 decks +31% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
36% of 858 decks +35% synergy
Lone Missionary
35% of 858 decks +35% synergy
Drumbellower
34% of 858 decks +31% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
33% of 858 decks +32% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
32% of 622 decks +31% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
32% of 346 decks +31% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
32% of 858 decks +32% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
30% of 858 decks +29% synergy
Jeskai Elder
29% of 858 decks +29% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
28% of 18 decks +26% synergy
Ledger Shredder
26% of 858 decks +22% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
26% of 722 decks +26% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
25% of 20 decks +23% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
24% of 858 decks +23% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
20% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
19% of 858 decks +19% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
19% of 858 decks +18% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
18% of 858 decks +18% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
17% of 858 decks +16% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
17% of 858 decks +16% synergy
Mirror Entity
16% of 858 decks +15% synergy
Lyse Hext
14% of 7 decks +13% synergy
Stratus Dancer
14% of 858 decks +14% synergy
Roaming Throne
13% of 625 decks +8% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13% of 468 decks +12% synergy
Schema Thief
12% of 858 decks +12% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
11% of 844 decks +8% synergy
Strongarm Monk
11% of 858 decks +10% synergy
Equilibrium Adept
11% of 19 decks +10% synergy
Jeskai Sage
10% of 858 decks +10% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
10% of 858 decks +10% synergy
Masako the Humorless
10% of 858 decks +9% synergy
Soul Warden
9% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Serene Master
9% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Taurean Mauler
8% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Soltari Monk
8% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
64% of 858 decks +61% synergy
Boros Charm
61% of 858 decks +40% synergy
Path to Exile
57% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
57% of 858 decks +52% synergy
Congregate
56% of 858 decks +56% synergy
Counterspell
52% of 858 decks +17% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
51% of 858 decks +49% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
47% of 858 decks +46% synergy
Generous Gift
40% of 858 decks +17% synergy
Akroma's Will
40% of 858 decks +29% synergy
Absorb
36% of 858 decks +35% synergy
Dovin's Veto
34% of 858 decks +16% synergy
Ojutai's Command
32% of 858 decks +31% synergy
Faithful Mending
31% of 858 decks +28% synergy
Jeskai Charm
30% of 858 decks +27% synergy
Revitalize
30% of 858 decks +29% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
29% of 17 decks +26% synergy
Riot Control
27% of 858 decks +27% synergy
Rally the Monastery
27% of 22 decks +25% synergy
Lantern Flare
25% of 858 decks +25% synergy
New Way Forward
22% of 18 decks +18% synergy
Negate
22% of 858 decks +5% synergy
Chaos Warp
20% of 858 decks -0% synergy
Deflecting Palm
19% of 858 decks +14% synergy
Arcane Denial
18% of 858 decks +2% synergy
War Report
18% of 858 decks +18% synergy
Brainstorm
18% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Legion Leadership
17% of 369 decks +10% synergy
Azorius Charm
14% of 858 decks +12% synergy
Soul's Grace
13% of 858 decks +13% synergy
Invoke the Divine
13% of 858 decks +13% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
11% of 858 decks +10% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11% of 858 decks +0% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
10% of 858 decks +10% synergy
Dawn's Truce
10% of 310 decks +2% synergy
Opt
9% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Reward the Faithful
9% of 858 decks +9% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9% of 858 decks -9% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8% of 722 decks -2% synergy
Mana Drain
7% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7% of 858 decks +4% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6% of 858 decks +4% synergy
Lightfoot Technique
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Rustler Rampage
6% of 429 decks +5% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Sink into Stupor
5% of 369 decks -4% synergy
Wear // Tear
5% of 858 decks -3% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
51% of 858 decks +45% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
45% of 858 decks +43% synergy
Blasphemous Act
39% of 858 decks +17% synergy
Supreme Verdict
32% of 858 decks +16% synergy
Austere Command
26% of 858 decks +13% synergy
Ponder
19% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Sanctify
17% of 858 decks +17% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
13% of 858 decks +12% synergy
Farewell
12% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Preordain
11% of 858 decks -3% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10% of 858 decks +7% synergy
Vandalblast
10% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Distant Melody
10% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Fumigate
9% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7% of 858 decks -3% synergy
Fell the Mighty
7% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Sundering Eruption
7% of 366 decks +3% synergy
Relentless Assault
6% of 858 decks +3% synergy
Windfall
5% of 858 decks -7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
61% of 858 decks +58% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
56% of 858 decks +55% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38% of 858 decks +34% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Lightning Greaves
24% of 858 decks -1% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
22% of 18 decks +15% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20% of 858 decks +5% synergy
Commander's Sphere
13% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12% of 858 decks +12% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12% of 346 decks +8% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Mind Stone
9% of 858 decks -6% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
9% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Bident of Thassa
8% of 858 decks -1% synergy
Spellbook
7% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
7% of 227 decks +6% synergy
The Magic Mirror
6% of 858 decks +5% synergy
Sunforger
6% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
59% of 858 decks +59% synergy
Cleric Class
44% of 858 decks +43% synergy
Skywise Teachings
30% of 858 decks +30% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
26% of 220 decks +22% synergy
Wizard Class
23% of 858 decks +22% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
22% of 858 decks +19% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17% of 858 decks +13% synergy
Leyline of Hope
13% of 333 decks +13% synergy
Boon Reflection
11% of 858 decks +11% synergy
Monk Class
10% of 858 decks +9% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
10% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Remora
10% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Kindred Discovery
10% of 858 decks +5% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Myth Realized
9% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
9% of 506 decks +8% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8% of 511 decks +7% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7% of 858 decks +7% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Blind Obedience
6% of 858 decks +4% synergy
Wingspan Stride
6% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Paradox Haze
6% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Intruder Alarm
5% of 858 decks +4% synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
5% of 19 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
55% of 858 decks +53% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
29% of 858 decks +21% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
9% of 858 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80% of 858 decks +46% synergy
Radiant Fountain
38% of 858 decks +37% synergy
Rogue's Passage
28% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
26% of 19 decks +22% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14% of 858 decks +12% synergy
Blighted Steppe
14% of 858 decks +13% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12% of 858 decks -2% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11% of 858 decks +11% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Minas Tirith
7% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Witch's Clinic
6% of 858 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92% of 858 decks +3% synergy
Sol Ring
88% of 858 decks -2% synergy
Thought Vessel
70% of 858 decks +45% synergy
Azorius Signet
59% of 858 decks +20% synergy
Boros Signet
53% of 858 decks +18% synergy
Izzet Signet
50% of 858 decks +12% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Progress
48% of 858 decks -0% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46% of 858 decks -2% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42% of 858 decks +37% synergy
Fellwar Stone
29% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Pristine Talisman
28% of 858 decks +27% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11% of 858 decks +0% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96% of 858 decks +4% synergy
Mystic Monastery
79% of 858 decks +21% synergy
Exotic Orchard
65% of 858 decks +4% synergy
Battlefield Forge
53% of 858 decks +15% synergy
Shivan Reef
52% of 858 decks +15% synergy
Path of Ancestry
50% of 858 decks +22% synergy
Prairie Stream
46% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Raugrin Triome
46% of 858 decks +7% synergy
Glacial Fortress
43% of 858 decks -6% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Sacred Foundry
41% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Sea of Clouds
41% of 858 decks +7% synergy
Training Center
41% of 858 decks +7% synergy
Steam Vents
40% of 858 decks -1% synergy
Spectator Seating
39% of 858 decks +7% synergy
Sulfur Falls
38% of 858 decks -9% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37% of 858 decks -8% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35% of 858 decks +7% synergy
Evolving Wilds
29% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Tranquil Cove
27% of 858 decks +19% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
27% of 858 decks +19% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26% of 858 decks +20% synergy
Deserted Beach
25% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Arid Mesa
25% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Perilous Landscape
23% of 362 decks +2% synergy
Sundown Pass
23% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Scalding Tarn
21% of 858 decks -7% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Flooded Strand
21% of 858 decks -9% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21% of 858 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20% of 858 decks -7% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18% of 858 decks -9% synergy
Temple of Triumph
17% of 858 decks -8% synergy
Boros Garrison
16% of 858 decks +4% synergy
Azorius Chancery
16% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14% of 858 decks -0% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 858 decks -2% synergy
Port Town
10% of 858 decks -12% synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10% of 50 decks +3% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9% of 858 decks +8% synergy
Reflecting Pool
9% of 858 decks +2% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
9% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Tundra
9% of 858 decks -3% synergy
Plateau
8% of 858 decks -3% synergy
Volcanic Island
8% of 858 decks -4% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
8% of 858 decks +1% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8% of 858 decks -13% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
7% of 858 decks -9% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7% of 858 decks -0% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
7% of 858 decks -13% synergy