The Archimandrite (Commander) - Expensive 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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Aligned Heart
100% of 1 decks +88% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
100% of 1 decks +92% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
100% of 1 decks +90% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
100% of 1 decks +96% synergy
Lyse Hext
100% of 1 decks +99% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serra Ascendant
94% of 85 decks +91% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
91% of 85 decks +90% synergy
Monastery Mentor
98% of 85 decks +82% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
82% of 85 decks +79% synergy
Mantis Rider
80% of 85 decks +79% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
81% of 85 decks +79% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
82% of 85 decks +77% synergy
Student of Ojutai
76% of 85 decks +76% synergy
Venser's Journal
76% of 85 decks +75% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
81% of 85 decks +74% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81% of 85 decks +13% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
76% of 85 decks +73% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
75% of 85 decks +72% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
74% of 85 decks +57% synergy
True Conviction
73% of 85 decks +71% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
72% of 85 decks +43% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
71% of 85 decks +70% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
69% of 85 decks +68% synergy
Boros Charm
68% of 85 decks +47% synergy
Akroma's Will
66% of 85 decks +55% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
72% of 85 decks +49% synergy
Teferi's Protection
55% of 85 decks +39% synergy
Smothering Tithe
53% of 85 decks +31% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
52% of 85 decks +49% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49% of 85 decks +29% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47% of 85 decks +30% synergy
Jeska's Will
35% of 85 decks +19% synergy
Deflecting Swat
33% of 85 decks +19% synergy
Ancient Tomb
27% of 85 decks +18% synergy
The One Ring
25% of 85 decks +17% synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
64% of 33 decks +56% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
62% of 85 decks +61% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
61% of 85 decks +56% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
59% of 85 decks +56% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
58% of 85 decks +51% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
55% of 85 decks +41% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
53% of 85 decks +52% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
53% of 85 decks +52% synergy
Ledger Shredder
52% of 85 decks +48% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
49% of 85 decks +49% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
47% of 55 decks +46% synergy
Roaming Throne
44% of 55 decks +39% synergy
Drumbellower
44% of 85 decks +41% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
39% of 33 decks +38% synergy
Githzerai Monk
39% of 85 decks +38% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
39% of 85 decks +35% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
32% of 85 decks +31% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
30% of 67 decks +30% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
27% of 85 decks +26% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
25% of 85 decks +24% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
22% of 85 decks +22% synergy
Mistfire Adept
22% of 85 decks +21% synergy
Lone Missionary
19% of 85 decks +19% synergy
Stratus Dancer
16% of 85 decks +16% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
15% of 85 decks +14% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
14% of 85 decks +14% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
13% of 84 decks +10% synergy
Schema Thief
13% of 85 decks +13% synergy
Esper Sentinel
13% of 85 decks -7% synergy
Masako the Humorless
12% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Mirror Entity
12% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Soltari Monk
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Taurean Mauler
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
9% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
9% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Strongarm Monk
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Mystic of the Hidden Way
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Jeskai Elder
7% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
7% of 45 decks +6% synergy
Archangel of Thune
6% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Serene Master
6% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Soul Warden
6% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
6% of 85 decks -2% synergy
Instants
New Way Forward
100% of 1 decks +96% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
65% of 85 decks +63% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
62% of 85 decks +58% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
61% of 85 decks +60% synergy
Path to Exile
60% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Lightning Helix
55% of 85 decks +53% synergy
Union of the Third Path
53% of 85 decks +52% synergy
Rally the Monastery
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Dovin's Veto
46% of 85 decks +28% synergy
Mana Drain
44% of 85 decks +32% synergy
Generous Gift
39% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Congregate
32% of 85 decks +31% synergy
Counterspell
32% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
26% of 85 decks +24% synergy
Absorb
25% of 85 decks +24% synergy
Legion Leadership
24% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Arcane Denial
22% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Faithful Mending
21% of 85 decks +18% synergy
Valakut Awakening
21% of 85 decks +17% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Ojutai's Command
19% of 85 decks +18% synergy
Jeskai Charm
19% of 85 decks +16% synergy
Deflecting Palm
19% of 85 decks +14% synergy
Brainstorm
19% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Lantern Flare
16% of 85 decks +16% synergy
Revitalize
16% of 85 decks +16% synergy
War Report
15% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Azorius Charm
14% of 85 decks +13% synergy
Chaos Warp
14% of 85 decks -6% synergy
Mystical Tutor
13% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
12% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Clever Concealment
12% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Swan Song
12% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Riot Control
11% of 85 decks +10% synergy
Sink into Stupor
9% of 33 decks -0% synergy
Soul's Grace
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Lightning Bolt
8% of 85 decks -0% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8% of 85 decks -9% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7% of 67 decks -3% synergy
Great Train Heist
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Invoke the Divine
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Pongify
7% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Negate
7% of 85 decks -11% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6% of 85 decks +2% synergy
Narset's Reversal
6% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Force of Will
6% of 85 decks -2% synergy
Wear // Tear
6% of 85 decks -2% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
49% of 85 decks +27% synergy
Supreme Verdict
39% of 85 decks +23% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
38% of 85 decks +36% synergy
Crash Through
36% of 85 decks +31% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
35% of 85 decks +32% synergy
Farewell
22% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
20% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Vandalblast
18% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Windfall
9% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Ponder
9% of 85 decks -7% synergy
Distant Melody
8% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Sanctify
7% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Preordain
7% of 85 decks -7% synergy
Fumigate
6% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
62% of 85 decks +62% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
52% of 85 decks +48% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
51% of 85 decks +50% synergy
Lightning Greaves
46% of 85 decks +21% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Shadowspear
12% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11% of 85 decks +10% synergy
Spellbook
11% of 85 decks +10% synergy
Mind Stone
11% of 85 decks -4% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Isochron Scepter
8% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
6% of 84 decks +6% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Lotus Petal
6% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6% of 85 decks -9% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
56% of 85 decks +56% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
44% of 85 decks +41% synergy
Cleric Class
33% of 85 decks +32% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
27% of 22 decks +24% synergy
Mystic Remora
25% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19% of 85 decks +17% synergy
Wizard Class
19% of 85 decks +17% synergy
Skywise Teachings
18% of 85 decks +17% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Kindred Discovery
13% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12% of 49 decks +9% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
11% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Leyline of Hope
10% of 31 decks +10% synergy
Land Tax
9% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Boon Reflection
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8% of 49 decks +7% synergy
Monk Class
7% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Blind Obedience
7% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Intruder Alarm
6% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
52% of 85 decks +50% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
22% of 85 decks +14% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
12% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
85% of 85 decks +50% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48% of 85 decks +34% synergy
Radiant Fountain
29% of 85 decks +29% synergy
Rogue's Passage
27% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26% of 85 decks +20% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15% of 85 decks +13% synergy
Witch's Clinic
13% of 85 decks +13% synergy
Minas Tirith
12% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Urza's Saga
9% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Blighted Steppe
8% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Command Beacon
7% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Sol Ring
89% of 85 decks -0% synergy
Thought Vessel
80% of 85 decks +54% synergy
Talisman of Progress
54% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Azorius Signet
46% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34% of 85 decks +29% synergy
Boros Signet
32% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Fellwar Stone
29% of 85 decks -4% synergy
Izzet Signet
28% of 85 decks -10% synergy
Mana Crypt
16% of 85 decks +12% synergy
Pristine Talisman
12% of 85 decks +11% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Sacred Foundry
91% of 85 decks +52% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91% of 85 decks +49% synergy
Steam Vents
89% of 85 decks +49% synergy
Tundra
86% of 85 decks +74% synergy
Plateau
84% of 85 decks +72% synergy
Raugrin Triome
84% of 85 decks +45% synergy
Volcanic Island
80% of 85 decks +68% synergy
Scalding Tarn
76% of 85 decks +48% synergy
Spectator Seating
76% of 85 decks +44% synergy
Arid Mesa
75% of 85 decks +47% synergy
Sea of Clouds
75% of 85 decks +42% synergy
Flooded Strand
74% of 85 decks +45% synergy
Training Center
74% of 85 decks +40% synergy
Mystic Monastery
62% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Exotic Orchard
61% of 85 decks -0% synergy
Sundown Pass
44% of 85 decks +23% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40% of 85 decks +18% synergy
Deserted Beach
38% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Shivan Reef
36% of 85 decks -0% synergy
Battlefield Forge
35% of 85 decks -3% synergy
Glacial Fortress
33% of 85 decks -16% synergy
City of Brass
32% of 85 decks +22% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29% of 85 decks -16% synergy
Sulfur Falls
29% of 85 decks -18% synergy
Path of Ancestry
27% of 85 decks -1% synergy
Reflecting Pool
22% of 85 decks +15% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22% of 85 decks -6% synergy
Prismatic Vista
18% of 85 decks +14% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16% of 85 decks +9% synergy
Mana Confluence
16% of 85 decks +8% synergy
Prairie Stream
16% of 85 decks -27% synergy
Fabled Passage
15% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Marsh Flats
14% of 85 decks +7% synergy
Misty Rainforest
14% of 85 decks +6% synergy
Meticulous Archive
14% of 51 decks +5% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12% of 85 decks +4% synergy
Polluted Delta
11% of 85 decks +3% synergy
Cavern of Souls
9% of 85 decks +5% synergy
Wooded Foothills
8% of 85 decks +2% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Windswept Heath
8% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Tranquil Cove
8% of 85 decks -0% synergy
Elegant Parlor
8% of 51 decks -0% synergy
Thundering Falls
8% of 51 decks -1% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7% of 85 decks +1% synergy
Mystic Gate
7% of 85 decks -6% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6% of 85 decks -2% synergy
Boros Garrison
6% of 85 decks -6% synergy