The Archimandrite (Commander) - Optimized Humans

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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Monastery Mentor
100% of 47 decks +84% synergy
Serra Ascendant
85% of 47 decks +82% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
72% of 47 decks +72% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
72% of 47 decks +71% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
77% of 47 decks +71% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
77% of 47 decks +71% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
72% of 47 decks +69% synergy
Ivory Tower
64% of 47 decks +63% synergy
True Conviction
64% of 47 decks +62% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
68% of 47 decks +61% synergy
Top Cards
Whirlwind of Thought
74% of 47 decks +46% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70% of 47 decks +2% synergy
Akroma's Will
64% of 47 decks +53% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
64% of 47 decks +46% synergy
Union of the Third Path
62% of 47 decks +61% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
60% of 47 decks +56% synergy
Ledger Shredder
60% of 47 decks +56% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
57% of 47 decks +44% synergy
Boros Charm
57% of 47 decks +36% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
57% of 37 decks +55% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
83% of 47 decks +80% synergy
Rhystic Study
70% of 47 decks +47% synergy
Teferi's Protection
55% of 47 decks +39% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55% of 47 decks +38% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51% of 47 decks +30% synergy
Jeska's Will
49% of 47 decks +33% synergy
Smothering Tithe
47% of 47 decks +25% synergy
The One Ring
40% of 47 decks +33% synergy
Deflecting Swat
38% of 47 decks +24% synergy
Ancient Tomb
30% of 47 decks +21% synergy
Creatures
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
53% of 47 decks +53% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
53% of 47 decks +46% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
51% of 47 decks +48% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
51% of 47 decks +48% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
49% of 47 decks +48% synergy
Mantis Rider
49% of 47 decks +48% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
47% of 47 decks +44% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46% of 13 decks +39% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
45% of 47 decks +44% synergy
Student of Ojutai
45% of 47 decks +44% synergy
Drumbellower
45% of 47 decks +42% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
45% of 47 decks +41% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
43% of 47 decks +41% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
36% of 47 decks +35% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
34% of 47 decks +33% synergy
Mirror Entity
34% of 47 decks +33% synergy
Esper Sentinel
34% of 47 decks +14% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
33% of 12 decks +32% synergy
Roaming Throne
32% of 37 decks +27% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
32% of 47 decks +31% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
32% of 47 decks +24% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
31% of 45 decks +31% synergy
Masako the Humorless
30% of 47 decks +29% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
28% of 47 decks +27% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
28% of 47 decks +26% synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
27% of 37 decks +26% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
26% of 47 decks +22% synergy
Soul Warden
23% of 47 decks +22% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
21% of 47 decks +21% synergy
Taurean Mauler
19% of 47 decks +19% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
19% of 47 decks +19% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19% of 47 decks +15% synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
18% of 40 decks +17% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
16% of 25 decks +16% synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
13% of 47 decks +12% synergy
Seeker of the Way
13% of 47 decks +12% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13% of 47 decks +11% synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
11% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Jeskai Elder
11% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Soul's Attendant
11% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Magnanimous Magistrate
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Archangel of Thune
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Schema Thief
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Serene Master
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Githzerai Monk
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55% of 47 decks +4% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
53% of 47 decks +52% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
53% of 47 decks +49% synergy
Dovin's Veto
47% of 47 decks +29% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43% of 47 decks +32% synergy
Mana Drain
38% of 47 decks +27% synergy
Arcane Denial
36% of 47 decks +20% synergy
Riot Control
34% of 47 decks +33% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
34% of 47 decks +33% synergy
Lightning Helix
34% of 47 decks +32% synergy
Counterspell
32% of 47 decks -3% synergy
Congregate
28% of 47 decks +27% synergy
Generous Gift
28% of 47 decks +4% synergy
Faithful Mending
26% of 47 decks +23% synergy
War Report
23% of 47 decks +23% synergy
Ojutai's Command
21% of 47 decks +21% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21% of 47 decks +4% synergy
Legion Leadership
20% of 15 decks +13% synergy
Mystical Tutor
19% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Revitalize
17% of 47 decks +16% synergy
Absorb
17% of 47 decks +16% synergy
Deflecting Palm
17% of 47 decks +12% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17% of 47 decks -1% synergy
Invoke the Divine
15% of 47 decks +15% synergy
Clever Concealment
15% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Lantern Flare
13% of 47 decks +12% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
13% of 47 decks +11% synergy
Chaos Warp
13% of 47 decks -7% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 45 decks +1% synergy
Force of Will
11% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Swan Song
11% of 47 decks -2% synergy
Brainstorm
11% of 47 decks -11% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
9% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Jeskai Charm
9% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Valakut Awakening
9% of 47 decks +4% synergy
Divine Offering
6% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Reward the Faithful
6% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Force of Negation
6% of 47 decks +0% synergy
Pongify
6% of 47 decks -0% synergy
Wear // Tear
6% of 47 decks -2% synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
34% of 47 decks +31% synergy
Crash Through
32% of 47 decks +26% synergy
Supreme Verdict
32% of 47 decks +16% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
26% of 47 decks +24% synergy
Vandalblast
26% of 47 decks +17% synergy
Farewell
21% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Sanctify
17% of 47 decks +17% synergy
Blasphemous Act
17% of 47 decks -5% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13% of 47 decks +7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Preordain
13% of 47 decks -1% synergy
Windfall
11% of 47 decks -1% synergy
Ponder
11% of 47 decks -6% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Distant Melody
9% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
9% of 47 decks -4% synergy
Time Warp
6% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
51% of 47 decks +49% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
51% of 47 decks +47% synergy
Lightning Greaves
45% of 47 decks +20% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26% of 47 decks +25% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19% of 47 decks +16% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15% of 47 decks -9% synergy
Shadowspear
13% of 47 decks +9% synergy
Sunforger
13% of 47 decks +9% synergy
Bident of Thassa
13% of 47 decks +4% synergy
Mind Stone
13% of 47 decks -2% synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Spellbook
11% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11% of 47 decks +9% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11% of 47 decks -4% synergy
The Magic Mirror
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9% of 47 decks +7% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9% of 47 decks +1% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
6% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Commander's Sphere
6% of 47 decks -11% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
38% of 47 decks +38% synergy
Mystic Remora
30% of 47 decks +16% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28% of 47 decks +26% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
26% of 47 decks +21% synergy
Wizard Class
23% of 47 decks +22% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
23% of 47 decks +21% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
23% of 30 decks +22% synergy
Cleric Class
21% of 47 decks +21% synergy
Blind Obedience
19% of 47 decks +17% synergy
Boon Reflection
15% of 47 decks +15% synergy
Skywise Teachings
13% of 47 decks +12% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
11% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
11% of 47 decks +9% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
10% of 29 decks +10% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9% of 45 decks +8% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
9% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Intruder Alarm
9% of 47 decks +7% synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Monk Class
6% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Curse of Opulence
6% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Paradox Haze
6% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
38% of 47 decks +36% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
11% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
11% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81% of 47 decks +46% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38% of 47 decks +24% synergy
Urza's Saga
30% of 47 decks +22% synergy
Radiant Fountain
28% of 47 decks +27% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23% of 47 decks +18% synergy
Rogue's Passage
21% of 47 decks +0% synergy
Minas Tirith
19% of 47 decks +13% synergy
Mutavault
17% of 47 decks +17% synergy
Witch's Clinic
15% of 47 decks +15% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15% of 47 decks +13% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Blighted Steppe
13% of 47 decks +13% synergy
Command Beacon
9% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98% of 47 decks +9% synergy
Sol Ring
94% of 47 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
72% of 47 decks +47% synergy
Talisman of Progress
72% of 47 decks +25% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70% of 47 decks +23% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60% of 47 decks +11% synergy
Azorius Signet
40% of 47 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Signet
38% of 47 decks +0% synergy
Fellwar Stone
36% of 47 decks +2% synergy
Boros Signet
32% of 47 decks -3% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23% of 47 decks +18% synergy
Mana Crypt
19% of 47 decks +14% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Pristine Talisman
15% of 47 decks +14% synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15% of 47 decks +13% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 47 decks -1% synergy
Raugrin Triome
87% of 47 decks +49% synergy
Sacred Foundry
87% of 47 decks +48% synergy
Steam Vents
87% of 47 decks +46% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87% of 47 decks +45% synergy
Scalding Tarn
74% of 47 decks +46% synergy
Training Center
74% of 47 decks +41% synergy
Arid Mesa
72% of 47 decks +44% synergy
Flooded Strand
70% of 47 decks +41% synergy
Spectator Seating
70% of 47 decks +38% synergy
Sea of Clouds
66% of 47 decks +33% synergy
Exotic Orchard
55% of 47 decks -6% synergy
Mystic Monastery
53% of 47 decks -4% synergy
Sundown Pass
40% of 47 decks +20% synergy
Glacial Fortress
36% of 47 decks -13% synergy
Path of Ancestry
34% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Reflecting Pool
32% of 47 decks +25% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32% of 47 decks -13% synergy
Plateau
30% of 47 decks +18% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30% of 47 decks +7% synergy
Deserted Beach
30% of 47 decks +7% synergy
Volcanic Island
28% of 47 decks +16% synergy
Tundra
28% of 47 decks +16% synergy
Sulfur Falls
28% of 47 decks -19% synergy
Shivan Reef
26% of 47 decks -11% synergy
Battlefield Forge
26% of 47 decks -13% synergy
Prismatic Vista
23% of 47 decks +19% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21% of 47 decks -8% synergy
Meticulous Archive
19% of 31 decks +10% synergy
Mana Confluence
19% of 47 decks +10% synergy
City of Brass
19% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17% of 47 decks +10% synergy
Temple of Triumph
17% of 47 decks -8% synergy
Prairie Stream
17% of 47 decks -27% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15% of 47 decks +8% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15% of 47 decks -12% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15% of 47 decks -12% synergy
Fabled Passage
13% of 47 decks +5% synergy
Misty Rainforest
11% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Mystic Gate
11% of 47 decks -2% synergy
Thundering Falls
10% of 31 decks +1% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9% of 47 decks +6% synergy
Cavern of Souls
9% of 47 decks +4% synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9% of 47 decks +3% synergy
Wooded Foothills
9% of 47 decks +2% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9% of 47 decks +2% synergy
Windswept Heath
9% of 47 decks +2% synergy
Marsh Flats
9% of 47 decks +1% synergy
Fiery Islet
9% of 47 decks +1% synergy