The Archimandrite (Commander) - Optimized 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 2 decks +88% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Sage of the Skies
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
92% of 133 decks +92% synergy
Serra Ascendant
93% of 133 decks +91% synergy
Monastery Mentor
98% of 133 decks +82% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
84% of 133 decks +81% synergy
Mantis Rider
77% of 133 decks +76% synergy
Student of Ojutai
75% of 133 decks +74% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
77% of 133 decks +74% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
80% of 133 decks +73% synergy
True Conviction
73% of 133 decks +71% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
74% of 133 decks +71% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86% of 133 decks +17% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
76% of 133 decks +71% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
73% of 133 decks +69% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
72% of 133 decks +55% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
72% of 133 decks +44% synergy
Venser's Journal
71% of 133 decks +70% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
69% of 133 decks +68% synergy
Akroma's Will
69% of 133 decks +58% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
66% of 133 decks +65% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
65% of 133 decks +61% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
82% of 133 decks +59% synergy
Teferi's Protection
68% of 133 decks +52% synergy
Smothering Tithe
64% of 133 decks +42% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
61% of 133 decks +58% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60% of 133 decks +39% synergy
Jeska's Will
50% of 133 decks +34% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47% of 133 decks +30% synergy
Deflecting Swat
33% of 133 decks +19% synergy
The One Ring
28% of 133 decks +20% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Creatures
Ojutai Exemplars
65% of 133 decks +64% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
62% of 133 decks +59% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
62% of 133 decks +56% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
62% of 133 decks +55% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
56% of 133 decks +55% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
55% of 47 decks +48% synergy
Ledger Shredder
49% of 133 decks +45% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
49% of 133 decks +35% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
48% of 133 decks +47% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
47% of 133 decks +47% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
45% of 84 decks +44% synergy
Drumbellower
44% of 133 decks +41% synergy
Roaming Throne
40% of 84 decks +35% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
39% of 133 decks +35% synergy
Githzerai Monk
38% of 133 decks +37% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
33% of 133 decks +33% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
32% of 108 decks +32% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
26% of 133 decks +26% synergy
Mistfire Adept
26% of 133 decks +24% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
25% of 133 decks +24% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
24% of 45 decks +23% synergy
Lone Missionary
23% of 133 decks +23% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
23% of 133 decks +22% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
23% of 133 decks +22% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
19% of 133 decks +19% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
17% of 133 decks +17% synergy
Mirror Entity
17% of 133 decks +16% synergy
Esper Sentinel
15% of 133 decks -5% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
14% of 133 decks +13% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
14% of 133 decks +13% synergy
Taurean Mauler
13% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Stratus Dancer
12% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Schema Thief
12% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
11% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Masako the Humorless
11% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
11% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
11% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Archangel of Thune
10% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
9% of 65 decks +9% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
9% of 130 decks +6% synergy
Jeskai Elder
9% of 133 decks +8% synergy
Soul Warden
8% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Strongarm Monk
8% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Soltari Monk
7% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Mystic of the Hidden Way
6% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
5% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
5% of 133 decks -3% synergy
Instants
Sphinx's Revelation
63% of 133 decks +62% synergy
Boros Charm
63% of 133 decks +42% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
60% of 133 decks +59% synergy
Path to Exile
58% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Union of the Third Path
53% of 133 decks +52% synergy
Dovin's Veto
47% of 133 decks +29% synergy
Lightning Helix
46% of 133 decks +44% synergy
Congregate
41% of 133 decks +40% synergy
Generous Gift
38% of 133 decks +15% synergy
Counterspell
38% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Mana Drain
35% of 133 decks +24% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30% of 133 decks +19% synergy
Arcane Denial
29% of 133 decks +13% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
24% of 133 decks +22% synergy
Absorb
22% of 133 decks +21% synergy
Brainstorm
22% of 133 decks -0% synergy
Revitalize
20% of 133 decks +19% synergy
Faithful Mending
20% of 133 decks +17% synergy
Chaos Warp
19% of 133 decks -1% synergy
War Report
18% of 133 decks +18% synergy
Mystical Tutor
17% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Legion Leadership
16% of 49 decks +10% synergy
Deflecting Palm
15% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Valakut Awakening
14% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Riot Control
14% of 133 decks +13% synergy
Ojutai's Command
13% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Jeskai Charm
13% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12% of 108 decks +2% synergy
Clever Concealment
11% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Dawn's Truce
11% of 38 decks +3% synergy
Soul's Grace
10% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
10% of 133 decks +9% synergy
Lantern Flare
9% of 133 decks +9% synergy
Swan Song
9% of 133 decks -4% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9% of 133 decks -9% synergy
Sink into Stupor
8% of 49 decks -1% synergy
Invoke the Divine
8% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Opt
7% of 133 decks -6% synergy
Great Train Heist
7% of 61 decks +5% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6% of 133 decks +2% synergy
Wear // Tear
6% of 133 decks -2% synergy
Lightning Bolt
6% of 133 decks -3% synergy
Azorius Charm
5% of 133 decks +4% synergy
Pongify
5% of 133 decks -1% synergy
Negate
5% of 133 decks -12% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
51% of 133 decks +29% synergy
Supreme Verdict
39% of 133 decks +23% synergy
Crash Through
38% of 133 decks +32% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32% of 133 decks +29% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
28% of 133 decks +26% synergy
Farewell
26% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Vandalblast
20% of 133 decks +11% synergy
Austere Command
14% of 133 decks +1% synergy
Ponder
13% of 133 decks -4% synergy
Distant Melody
11% of 133 decks +8% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11% of 133 decks +1% synergy
Windfall
11% of 133 decks -1% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10% of 133 decks +4% synergy
Fumigate
7% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Preordain
6% of 133 decks -8% synergy
Sanctify
5% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5% of 133 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
65% of 133 decks +64% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
62% of 133 decks +59% synergy
Lightning Greaves
47% of 133 decks +22% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
41% of 133 decks +40% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22% of 133 decks -2% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13% of 45 decks +10% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13% of 133 decks +13% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
12% of 25 decks +11% synergy
Shadowspear
10% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Spellbook
9% of 133 decks +8% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Bident of Thassa
8% of 133 decks -1% synergy
Isochron Scepter
8% of 133 decks +4% synergy
Mind Stone
8% of 133 decks -8% synergy
The Magic Mirror
7% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7% of 133 decks -8% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of 133 decks +4% synergy
Sunforger
6% of 133 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
43% of 133 decks +42% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
42% of 133 decks +40% synergy
Cleric Class
27% of 133 decks +27% synergy
Mystic Remora
25% of 133 decks +11% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
23% of 133 decks +18% synergy
Wizard Class
17% of 133 decks +15% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
16% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Boon Reflection
16% of 133 decks +16% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14% of 133 decks +13% synergy
Kindred Discovery
14% of 133 decks +9% synergy
Skywise Teachings
13% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12% of 72 decks +12% synergy
Leyline of Transformation
12% of 25 decks +12% synergy
Leyline of Hope
12% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Intruder Alarm
11% of 133 decks +9% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
9% of 133 decks +8% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8% of 71 decks +5% synergy
Paradox Haze
8% of 133 decks +4% synergy
Land Tax
8% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Myth Realized
6% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6% of 71 decks +5% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6% of 107 decks +4% synergy
Blind Obedience
5% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
49% of 133 decks +47% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
26% of 133 decks +17% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
16% of 133 decks +15% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
88% of 133 decks +53% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41% of 133 decks +27% synergy
Rogue's Passage
30% of 133 decks +9% synergy
Radiant Fountain
27% of 133 decks +27% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20% of 133 decks +15% synergy
Ancient Tomb
19% of 133 decks +10% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14% of 133 decks +11% synergy
Three Tree City
13% of 38 decks +10% synergy
Witch's Clinic
13% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Minas Tirith
13% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Blighted Steppe
12% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Command Beacon
8% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Urza's Saga
8% of 133 decks +0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Sol Ring
93% of 133 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
77% of 133 decks +52% synergy
Talisman of Progress
50% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50% of 133 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47% of 133 decks +0% synergy
Azorius Signet
44% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32% of 133 decks +27% synergy
Fellwar Stone
31% of 133 decks -3% synergy
Boros Signet
30% of 133 decks -5% synergy
Izzet Signet
26% of 133 decks -12% synergy
Pristine Talisman
14% of 133 decks +13% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Mana Crypt
11% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88% of 133 decks +46% synergy
Sacred Foundry
86% of 133 decks +48% synergy
Raugrin Triome
84% of 133 decks +46% synergy
Steam Vents
83% of 133 decks +43% synergy
Sea of Clouds
79% of 133 decks +46% synergy
Spectator Seating
77% of 133 decks +44% synergy
Training Center
77% of 133 decks +43% synergy
Arid Mesa
63% of 133 decks +35% synergy
Scalding Tarn
59% of 133 decks +31% synergy
Exotic Orchard
59% of 133 decks -3% synergy
Flooded Strand
58% of 133 decks +29% synergy
Mystic Monastery
58% of 133 decks +0% synergy
Glacial Fortress
47% of 133 decks -2% synergy
Battlefield Forge
43% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Sundown Pass
42% of 133 decks +22% synergy
Deserted Beach
41% of 133 decks +19% synergy
Sulfur Falls
41% of 133 decks -6% synergy
Shivan Reef
40% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40% of 133 decks -5% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38% of 133 decks +16% synergy
Plateau
33% of 133 decks +21% synergy
Tundra
33% of 133 decks +21% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Volcanic Island
31% of 133 decks +19% synergy
Prairie Stream
29% of 133 decks -14% synergy
Path of Ancestry
29% of 133 decks +1% synergy
City of Brass
24% of 133 decks +14% synergy
Reflecting Pool
22% of 133 decks +15% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19% of 133 decks +12% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18% of 133 decks +11% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15% of 133 decks +8% synergy
Tranquil Cove
15% of 133 decks +7% synergy
Mana Confluence
14% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Prismatic Vista
12% of 133 decks +8% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Fabled Passage
11% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Meticulous Archive
11% of 72 decks +2% synergy
Perilous Landscape
11% of 47 decks -10% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11% of 133 decks +5% synergy
Azorius Chancery
10% of 133 decks -5% synergy
Boros Garrison
8% of 133 decks -4% synergy
Mystic Gate
8% of 133 decks -5% synergy
Cavern of Souls
7% of 133 decks +3% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
7% of 133 decks -8% synergy
Marsh Flats
6% of 133 decks -1% synergy
Misty Rainforest
6% of 133 decks -2% synergy
Port Town
6% of 133 decks -16% synergy
Temple of Triumph
6% of 133 decks -19% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
6% of 133 decks -21% synergy