The Archimandrite (Commander) - Budget 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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Highspire Bell-Ringer
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
100% of 1 decks +96% synergy
Sage of the Skies
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Aligned Heart
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Student of Ojutai
95% of 85 decks +94% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
93% of 85 decks +90% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
87% of 85 decks +86% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
88% of 85 decks +85% synergy
Mantis Rider
82% of 85 decks +81% synergy
Union of the Third Path
80% of 85 decks +79% synergy
Jeskai Elder
79% of 85 decks +78% synergy
Mistfire Adept
78% of 85 decks +76% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
75% of 85 decks +75% synergy
Ivory Tower
75% of 85 decks +74% synergy
Top Cards
Elsha of the Infinite
81% of 85 decks +74% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
78% of 85 decks +60% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
76% of 85 decks +74% synergy
Monastery Mentor
75% of 85 decks +60% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
74% of 85 decks +73% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
73% of 85 decks +72% synergy
Lone Missionary
72% of 85 decks +71% synergy
Path of Bravery
72% of 85 decks +71% synergy
Githzerai Monk
72% of 85 decks +71% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
71% of 85 decks +70% synergy
Creatures
Taigam, Ojutai Master
66% of 85 decks +63% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
56% of 85 decks +53% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
56% of 85 decks +43% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
55% of 85 decks +52% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
54% of 85 decks +54% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
51% of 85 decks +50% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
51% of 85 decks +50% synergy
Jeskai Devotee
50% of 2 decks +49% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
47% of 85 decks +46% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46% of 39 decks +39% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
41% of 85 decks +41% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
39% of 66 decks +38% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
34% of 85 decks +34% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
31% of 85 decks +30% synergy
Mirror Entity
31% of 85 decks +29% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
31% of 85 decks +25% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
29% of 85 decks +29% synergy
Strongarm Monk
26% of 85 decks +25% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
26% of 74 decks +25% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
24% of 84 decks +21% synergy
Stratus Dancer
22% of 85 decks +22% synergy
Jeskai Sage
22% of 85 decks +22% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
21% of 85 decks +21% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
18% of 50 decks +18% synergy
Schema Thief
18% of 85 decks +17% synergy
Glistener Seer
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Serene Master
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14% of 36 decks +12% synergy
Golden-Tail Disciple
12% of 85 decks +12% synergy
Pride Guardian
12% of 85 decks +12% synergy
Mystic of the Hidden Way
11% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Monk Realist
11% of 85 decks +10% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
11% of 85 decks +10% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
11% of 85 decks +10% synergy
Zephyr Scribe
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Tax Collector
8% of 36 decks +8% synergy
Venerable Monk
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Bloodfire Enforcers
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Jeskai Student
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Soul Warden
8% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
7% of 68 decks +7% synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Sphinx's Revelation
69% of 85 decks +68% synergy
Lightning Helix
67% of 85 decks +65% synergy
Jeskai Charm
67% of 85 decks +64% synergy
Absorb
65% of 85 decks +64% synergy
Congregate
62% of 85 decks +62% synergy
Ojutai's Command
62% of 85 decks +62% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
60% of 85 decks -8% synergy
Lantern Flare
56% of 85 decks +56% synergy
Riot Control
53% of 85 decks +52% synergy
Negate
53% of 85 decks +35% synergy
Revitalize
49% of 85 decks +49% synergy
Faithful Mending
40% of 85 decks +37% synergy
Counterspell
40% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Path to Exile
32% of 85 decks -19% synergy
Azorius Charm
28% of 85 decks +27% synergy
Generous Gift
28% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Invoke the Divine
26% of 85 decks +26% synergy
War Report
25% of 85 decks +24% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
24% of 85 decks +23% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
21% of 85 decks +20% synergy
Chaos Warp
19% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Rustler Rampage
18% of 45 decks +17% synergy
Soul's Grace
18% of 85 decks +18% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
14% of 85 decks +10% synergy
Legion Leadership
12% of 40 decks +6% synergy
Deflecting Palm
12% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Light of Hope
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Boros Charm
9% of 85 decks -12% synergy
Brainstorm
9% of 85 decks -12% synergy
Renewed Faith
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Warleader's Helix
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7% of 85 decks -0% synergy
Swift Justice
6% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Lorehold Command
6% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Fists of Flame
6% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Wear // Tear
6% of 85 decks -2% synergy
Opt
6% of 85 decks -7% synergy
Dovin's Veto
6% of 85 decks -12% synergy
Sorceries
Inspired Ultimatum
55% of 85 decks +54% synergy
Austere Command
54% of 85 decks +41% synergy
Crash Through
51% of 85 decks +45% synergy
Sanctify
41% of 85 decks +41% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
31% of 85 decks +30% synergy
Fell the Mighty
20% of 85 decks +19% synergy
Fumigate
16% of 85 decks +16% synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Time Wipe
11% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Distant Melody
9% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Ojutai's Summons
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Bond of Discipline
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Solemn Offering
6% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Deafening Clarion
6% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Open into Wonder
6% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6% of 85 decks +2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
61% of 85 decks +61% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
44% of 85 decks +29% synergy
Commander's Sphere
29% of 85 decks +12% synergy
Venser's Journal
25% of 85 decks +23% synergy
Mind Stone
14% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
13% of 85 decks +13% synergy
Jeskai Banner
12% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12% of 85 decks -12% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Spellbook
7% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
71% of 85 decks +42% synergy
Skywise Teachings
62% of 85 decks +62% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Cleric Class
42% of 85 decks +42% synergy
True Conviction
34% of 85 decks +33% synergy
Leyline of Hope
26% of 34 decks +26% synergy
Wizard Class
26% of 85 decks +24% synergy
Monk Class
19% of 85 decks +18% synergy
Era of Enlightenment
16% of 85 decks +16% synergy
Myth Realized
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Dawn of Hope
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
9% of 55 decks +9% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6% of 85 decks +2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
58% of 85 decks +56% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
29% of 85 decks +21% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55% of 85 decks +21% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Radiant Fountain
34% of 85 decks +34% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
16% of 85 decks +16% synergy
Blighted Steppe
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Rogue's Passage
15% of 85 decks -6% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84% of 85 decks -6% synergy
Azorius Signet
71% of 85 decks +32% synergy
Sol Ring
69% of 85 decks -20% synergy
Boros Signet
66% of 85 decks +31% synergy
Izzet Signet
64% of 85 decks +25% synergy
Pristine Talisman
55% of 85 decks +55% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
51% of 85 decks +45% synergy
Thought Vessel
44% of 85 decks +18% synergy
Fellwar Stone
41% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35% of 85 decks -13% synergy
Talisman of Progress
33% of 85 decks -15% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31% of 85 decks -16% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 85 decks -2% synergy
Mystic Monastery
86% of 85 decks +28% synergy
Exotic Orchard
71% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Evolving Wilds
67% of 85 decks +39% synergy
Path of Ancestry
61% of 85 decks +33% synergy
Prairie Stream
59% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
56% of 85 decks +36% synergy
Tranquil Cove
55% of 85 decks +47% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
52% of 85 decks +44% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
49% of 85 decks +44% synergy
Battlefield Forge
40% of 85 decks +2% synergy
Shivan Reef
36% of 85 decks -0% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Boros Garrison
27% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Azorius Chancery
26% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Temple of Triumph
26% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Perilous Landscape
26% of 39 decks +5% synergy
Port Town
22% of 85 decks +0% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Myriad Landscape
18% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
16% of 85 decks -28% synergy
Sulfur Falls
16% of 85 decks -31% synergy
Glacial Fortress
16% of 85 decks -32% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
15% of 85 decks +14% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11% of 85 decks -10% synergy
Gates of Istfell
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Skybridge Towers
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Molten Tributary
8% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Ash Barrens
8% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8% of 85 decks -21% synergy
Sacred Peaks
7% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Obscura Storefront
6% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6% of 85 decks +4% synergy