The Archimandrite (Commander) - Optimized 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
67% of 3 decks +66% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
60% of 5 decks +52% synergy
Sage of the Skies
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
60% of 5 decks +58% synergy
Aligned Heart
40% of 5 decks +28% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serra Ascendant
91% of 149 decks +89% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
89% of 149 decks +88% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
87% of 149 decks +84% synergy
Monastery Mentor
95% of 149 decks +80% synergy
True Conviction
77% of 149 decks +75% synergy
Venser's Journal
72% of 149 decks +71% synergy
Ivory Tower
70% of 149 decks +70% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
70% of 149 decks +68% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
72% of 149 decks +66% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
63% of 149 decks +62% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83% of 149 decks +15% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
70% of 149 decks +41% synergy
Akroma's Will
69% of 149 decks +58% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
68% of 149 decks +61% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
67% of 149 decks +60% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
66% of 149 decks +61% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
66% of 149 decks +62% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
64% of 149 decks +61% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
64% of 149 decks +60% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
64% of 149 decks +46% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78% of 149 decks +55% synergy
Teferi's Protection
69% of 149 decks +53% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
64% of 149 decks +62% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60% of 149 decks +40% synergy
Smothering Tithe
56% of 149 decks +34% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46% of 149 decks +29% synergy
Jeska's Will
39% of 149 decks +23% synergy
The One Ring
33% of 149 decks +25% synergy
Deflecting Swat
31% of 149 decks +17% synergy
Ancient Tomb
23% of 149 decks +14% synergy
Creatures
Student of Ojutai
62% of 149 decks +62% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
60% of 149 decks +58% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
60% of 149 decks +59% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
59% of 149 decks +58% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
57% of 149 decks +54% synergy
Mantis Rider
55% of 149 decks +54% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
54% of 149 decks +51% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
52% of 149 decks +51% synergy
Ledger Shredder
50% of 149 decks +46% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
49% of 59 decks +42% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
49% of 149 decks +48% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
45% of 149 decks +31% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
43% of 106 decks +42% synergy
Drumbellower
40% of 149 decks +38% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
38% of 149 decks +37% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
38% of 129 decks +38% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
36% of 149 decks +35% synergy
Tataru Taru
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
33% of 149 decks +32% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
32% of 149 decks +28% synergy
Roaming Throne
30% of 106 decks +25% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
27% of 149 decks +26% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
27% of 149 decks +26% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
24% of 149 decks +23% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
23% of 56 decks +22% synergy
Githzerai Monk
22% of 149 decks +22% synergy
Esper Sentinel
22% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
20% of 149 decks +20% synergy
Zell Dincht
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Jeskai Devotee
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Wingblade Disciple
20% of 5 decks +19% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Lone Missionary
18% of 149 decks +18% synergy
Soul Warden
17% of 149 decks +16% synergy
Archangel of Thune
17% of 149 decks +17% synergy
Masako the Humorless
16% of 149 decks +16% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
15% of 149 decks +15% synergy
Mirror Entity
15% of 149 decks +14% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
14% of 149 decks +12% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
13% of 149 decks +13% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
12% of 148 decks +9% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
12% of 149 decks +11% synergy
Mistfire Adept
11% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
11% of 81 decks +11% synergy
Schema Thief
11% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Taurean Mauler
10% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Instants
Union of the Third Path
61% of 149 decks +60% synergy
Boros Charm
60% of 149 decks +38% synergy
Path to Exile
58% of 149 decks +7% synergy
Lightning Helix
54% of 149 decks +52% synergy
Dovin's Veto
48% of 149 decks +30% synergy
Congregate
47% of 149 decks +46% synergy
Counterspell
43% of 149 decks +9% synergy
Generous Gift
38% of 149 decks +15% synergy
Mana Drain
36% of 149 decks +25% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
31% of 149 decks +20% synergy
Absorb
30% of 149 decks +28% synergy
Arcane Denial
28% of 149 decks +12% synergy
Revitalize
28% of 149 decks +27% synergy
Faithful Mending
26% of 149 decks +23% synergy
Riot Control
25% of 149 decks +24% synergy
Brainstorm
23% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21% of 149 decks +5% synergy
Ojutai's Command
21% of 149 decks +20% synergy
Mystical Tutor
20% of 149 decks +6% synergy
Rally the Monastery
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
New Way Forward
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
War Report
18% of 149 decks +18% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
18% of 149 decks +16% synergy
Dawn's Truce
16% of 44 decks +8% synergy
Deflecting Palm
15% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Chaos Warp
15% of 149 decks -5% synergy
Invoke the Divine
15% of 149 decks +15% synergy
Lantern Flare
14% of 149 decks +14% synergy
Valakut Awakening
14% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Jeskai Charm
13% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Legion Leadership
13% of 60 decks +7% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12% of 129 decks +2% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
12% of 149 decks +11% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11% of 149 decks -7% synergy
Sink into Stupor
8% of 60 decks -1% synergy
Clever Concealment
8% of 149 decks +3% synergy
Swan Song
8% of 149 decks -4% synergy
Soul's Grace
7% of 149 decks +7% synergy
Great Train Heist
7% of 71 decks +5% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7% of 149 decks +5% synergy
Pongify
7% of 149 decks +0% synergy
Reward the Faithful
6% of 149 decks +6% synergy
Opt
6% of 149 decks -7% synergy
Negate
6% of 149 decks -12% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5% of 149 decks +1% synergy
Force of Will
5% of 149 decks -2% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
42% of 149 decks +20% synergy
Supreme Verdict
40% of 149 decks +24% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
34% of 149 decks +32% synergy
Crash Through
32% of 149 decks +26% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30% of 149 decks +26% synergy
Farewell
25% of 149 decks +8% synergy
Vandalblast
21% of 149 decks +13% synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20% of 5 decks +11% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13% of 149 decks +3% synergy
Austere Command
13% of 149 decks +1% synergy
Ponder
13% of 149 decks -3% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13% of 149 decks +7% synergy
Sanctify
12% of 149 decks +12% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
11% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Windfall
10% of 149 decks -2% synergy
Preordain
10% of 149 decks -4% synergy
Split Up
10% of 31 decks +8% synergy
Fumigate
8% of 149 decks +7% synergy
Distant Melody
6% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Relentless Assault
6% of 149 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46% of 149 decks +21% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
45% of 149 decks +44% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21% of 149 decks -2% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
20% of 30 decks +19% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
20% of 5 decks +13% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20% of 56 decks +16% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17% of 149 decks +17% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13% of 149 decks +11% synergy
Spellbook
13% of 149 decks +12% synergy
Shadowspear
13% of 149 decks +9% synergy
Bident of Thassa
13% of 149 decks +4% synergy
The Magic Mirror
11% of 149 decks +11% synergy
Sunforger
10% of 149 decks +6% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10% of 149 decks +3% synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7% of 149 decks -8% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7% of 149 decks +7% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6% of 149 decks +6% synergy
Mind Stone
6% of 149 decks -9% synergy
Commander's Sphere
6% of 149 decks -11% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
50% of 149 decks +49% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
40% of 30 decks +36% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
40% of 5 decks +30% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
36% of 149 decks +33% synergy
Cleric Class
34% of 149 decks +33% synergy
Mystic Remora
25% of 149 decks +11% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23% of 149 decks +22% synergy
Wizard Class
23% of 149 decks +21% synergy
Boon Reflection
19% of 149 decks +19% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17% of 149 decks +13% synergy
Blind Obedience
15% of 149 decks +13% synergy
Skywise Teachings
15% of 149 decks +14% synergy
Leyline of Hope
11% of 53 decks +11% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10% of 88 decks +9% synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
10% of 30 decks +9% synergy
Land Tax
9% of 149 decks +5% synergy
Kindred Discovery
8% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Paradox Haze
7% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7% of 88 decks +3% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
6% of 149 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
40% of 149 decks +37% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
27% of 149 decks +19% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
17% of 149 decks +16% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
83% of 149 decks +49% synergy
Radiant Fountain
34% of 149 decks +33% synergy
Rogue's Passage
32% of 149 decks +11% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29% of 149 decks +15% synergy
Blighted Steppe
19% of 149 decks +19% synergy
Urza's Saga
17% of 149 decks +9% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16% of 149 decks +14% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14% of 149 decks +8% synergy
Minas Tirith
14% of 149 decks +8% synergy
Three Tree City
13% of 45 decks +10% synergy
Witch's Clinic
13% of 149 decks +12% synergy
Command Beacon
12% of 149 decks +9% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12% of 149 decks +5% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7% of 149 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92% of 149 decks +3% synergy
Sol Ring
92% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Thought Vessel
73% of 149 decks +48% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46% of 149 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Progress
46% of 149 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44% of 149 decks -4% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
31% of 149 decks +25% synergy
Azorius Signet
30% of 149 decks -8% synergy
Fellwar Stone
25% of 149 decks -9% synergy
Boros Signet
21% of 149 decks -13% synergy
Izzet Signet
21% of 149 decks -17% synergy
Pristine Talisman
19% of 149 decks +18% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18% of 149 decks +7% synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
9% of 149 decks +8% synergy
Mana Crypt
9% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93% of 149 decks +1% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
87% of 149 decks +45% synergy
Raugrin Triome
83% of 149 decks +44% synergy
Sacred Foundry
81% of 149 decks +42% synergy
Steam Vents
81% of 149 decks +40% synergy
Sea of Clouds
71% of 149 decks +38% synergy
Training Center
68% of 149 decks +35% synergy
Spectator Seating
66% of 149 decks +34% synergy
Arid Mesa
60% of 149 decks +31% synergy
Scalding Tarn
58% of 149 decks +30% synergy
Flooded Strand
57% of 149 decks +28% synergy
Mystic Monastery
56% of 149 decks -2% synergy
Exotic Orchard
55% of 149 decks -6% synergy
Glacial Fortress
40% of 149 decks -9% synergy
Path of Ancestry
38% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Deserted Beach
37% of 149 decks +14% synergy
Battlefield Forge
37% of 149 decks -1% synergy
Sundown Pass
36% of 149 decks +15% synergy
Shivan Reef
34% of 149 decks -2% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32% of 149 decks -13% synergy
Sulfur Falls
32% of 149 decks -15% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30% of 149 decks +8% synergy
Plateau
28% of 149 decks +16% synergy
Tundra
28% of 149 decks +16% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28% of 149 decks -1% synergy
Prairie Stream
27% of 149 decks -17% synergy
Volcanic Island
26% of 149 decks +14% synergy
Reflecting Pool
24% of 149 decks +17% synergy
City of Brass
20% of 149 decks +11% synergy
Tranquil Cove
18% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17% of 149 decks +10% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17% of 149 decks +9% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16% of 149 decks +8% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15% of 149 decks +8% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14% of 149 decks +9% synergy
Mana Confluence
13% of 149 decks +4% synergy
Perilous Landscape
12% of 59 decks -9% synergy
Meticulous Archive
11% of 90 decks +2% synergy
Prismatic Vista
10% of 149 decks +6% synergy
Windswept Heath
9% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Misty Rainforest
9% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Polluted Delta
9% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 149 decks +1% synergy
Mystic Gate
9% of 149 decks -3% synergy
Elegant Parlor
9% of 90 decks +1% synergy
Marsh Flats
9% of 149 decks +2% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
9% of 149 decks -18% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
8% of 149 decks -19% synergy
Azorius Chancery
7% of 149 decks -7% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7% of 149 decks -0% synergy