The Archimandrite (Commander) - Prowess

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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Elsha, Threefold Master
100% of 4 decks +92% synergy
Aligned Heart
75% of 4 decks +63% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
75% of 4 decks +68% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
75% of 4 decks +69% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
75% of 4 decks +65% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
93% of 230 decks +90% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
88% of 230 decks +85% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
90% of 230 decks +82% synergy
Monastery Mentor
95% of 230 decks +79% synergy
Mantis Rider
78% of 230 decks +77% synergy
Student of Ojutai
78% of 230 decks +77% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
75% of 230 decks +74% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
77% of 230 decks +73% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
72% of 230 decks +71% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
72% of 230 decks +70% synergy
Top Cards
Jeskai Ascendancy
82% of 230 decks +65% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
77% of 230 decks +48% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75% of 230 decks +7% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
71% of 230 decks +70% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
71% of 230 decks +68% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
70% of 230 decks +65% synergy
Mistfire Adept
70% of 230 decks +68% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
62% of 230 decks +62% synergy
Union of the Third Path
62% of 230 decks +61% synergy
Jeskai Elder
61% of 230 decks +60% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
33% of 230 decks +31% synergy
Jeska's Will
14% of 230 decks -2% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14% of 230 decks -7% synergy
Teferi's Protection
14% of 230 decks -3% synergy
Rhystic Study
13% of 230 decks -9% synergy
Smothering Tithe
9% of 230 decks -13% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7% of 230 decks -10% synergy
Deflecting Swat
6% of 230 decks -8% synergy
Creatures
Sunset Strikemaster
75% of 4 decks +73% synergy
Sage of the Skies
75% of 4 decks +73% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
75% of 4 decks +69% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
61% of 230 decks +47% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
60% of 230 decks +59% synergy
Githzerai Monk
54% of 230 decks +54% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
54% of 230 decks +54% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
52% of 230 decks +51% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
52% of 230 decks +48% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
50% of 4 decks +48% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
48% of 84 decks +40% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
43% of 230 decks +43% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
39% of 230 decks +38% synergy
Serra Ascendant
39% of 230 decks +36% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
39% of 230 decks +38% synergy
Lone Missionary
37% of 230 decks +36% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
35% of 230 decks +35% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
34% of 230 decks +29% synergy
Drumbellower
28% of 230 decks +26% synergy
Jeskai Sage
27% of 230 decks +27% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
25% of 230 decks +24% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
24% of 230 decks +24% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
24% of 174 decks +22% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
23% of 230 decks +23% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23% of 230 decks +16% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
22% of 230 decks +22% synergy
Mirror Entity
22% of 230 decks +21% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
21% of 230 decks +21% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
21% of 230 decks +20% synergy
Ledger Shredder
20% of 230 decks +16% synergy
Strongarm Monk
19% of 230 decks +18% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
17% of 230 decks +16% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
16% of 195 decks +16% synergy
Stratus Dancer
16% of 230 decks +16% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
15% of 82 decks +13% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13% of 120 decks +13% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
11% of 230 decks +11% synergy
Serene Master
10% of 230 decks +10% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
9% of 227 decks +6% synergy
Taurean Mauler
9% of 230 decks +9% synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
9% of 230 decks +9% synergy
Seeker of the Way
9% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Lotus Path Djinn
8% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Jeskai Student
8% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Schema Thief
8% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Masako the Humorless
7% of 230 decks +7% synergy
Soul Warden
7% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
7% of 230 decks -0% synergy
Instants
Sphinx's Revelation
61% of 230 decks +59% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
59% of 230 decks +57% synergy
Path to Exile
58% of 230 decks +7% synergy
Lightning Helix
56% of 230 decks +53% synergy
Counterspell
55% of 230 decks +20% synergy
Boros Charm
50% of 230 decks +29% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
New Way Forward
50% of 4 decks +46% synergy
Generous Gift
40% of 230 decks +17% synergy
Jeskai Charm
39% of 230 decks +35% synergy
Congregate
38% of 230 decks +37% synergy
Absorb
38% of 230 decks +37% synergy
Ojutai's Command
36% of 230 decks +35% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
34% of 230 decks +30% synergy
Lantern Flare
29% of 230 decks +29% synergy
Negate
29% of 230 decks +12% synergy
Chaos Warp
29% of 230 decks +9% synergy
Akroma's Will
29% of 230 decks +18% synergy
Faithful Mending
28% of 230 decks +25% synergy
Dovin's Veto
28% of 230 decks +10% synergy
Rally the Monastery
25% of 4 decks +23% synergy
Revitalize
25% of 230 decks +24% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
23% of 230 decks +22% synergy
Riot Control
21% of 230 decks +20% synergy
Brainstorm
21% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Deflecting Palm
20% of 230 decks +15% synergy
Arcane Denial
19% of 230 decks +3% synergy
War Report
13% of 230 decks +13% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13% of 230 decks +3% synergy
Azorius Charm
13% of 230 decks +12% synergy
Invoke the Divine
13% of 230 decks +12% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11% of 230 decks +10% synergy
Opt
11% of 230 decks -2% synergy
Legion Leadership
10% of 89 decks +3% synergy
Dawn's Truce
10% of 70 decks +2% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9% of 195 decks -1% synergy
Soul's Grace
9% of 230 decks +9% synergy
Reward the Faithful
8% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8% of 230 decks +1% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
8% of 230 decks +7% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Lightning Bolt
7% of 230 decks -1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7% of 230 decks -11% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6% of 230 decks +2% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 230 decks +1% synergy
Transcendent Message
5% of 230 decks +3% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
42% of 230 decks +36% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
37% of 230 decks +35% synergy
Austere Command
33% of 230 decks +20% synergy
Blasphemous Act
26% of 230 decks +4% synergy
Unending Whisper
25% of 4 decks +24% synergy
Supreme Verdict
20% of 230 decks +5% synergy
Fell the Mighty
15% of 230 decks +14% synergy
Ponder
14% of 230 decks -3% synergy
Preordain
13% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13% of 230 decks +9% synergy
Sanctify
12% of 230 decks +12% synergy
Farewell
12% of 230 decks -4% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
9% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Distant Melody
8% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8% of 230 decks -2% synergy
Fumigate
7% of 230 decks +7% synergy
Vandalblast
7% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Relentless Assault
7% of 230 decks +4% synergy
Time Wipe
6% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
58% of 230 decks +57% synergy
Venser's Journal
49% of 230 decks +47% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
43% of 230 decks +40% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
42% of 230 decks +41% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
25% of 4 decks +22% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24% of 230 decks +21% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24% of 230 decks +9% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21% of 230 decks -2% synergy
Lightning Greaves
17% of 230 decks -8% synergy
Commander's Sphere
16% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Bident of Thassa
10% of 230 decks +1% synergy
Mind Stone
8% of 230 decks -7% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
7% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Jeskai Banner
6% of 230 decks +3% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6% of 51 decks +4% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Sunforger
6% of 230 decks +2% synergy
Enchantments
True Conviction
59% of 230 decks +57% synergy
Path of Bravery
48% of 230 decks +47% synergy
Skywise Teachings
38% of 230 decks +37% synergy
Cleric Class
37% of 230 decks +36% synergy
Rediscover the Way
25% of 4 decks +21% synergy
Wizard Class
25% of 230 decks +23% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19% of 230 decks +15% synergy
Monk Class
16% of 230 decks +15% synergy
Myth Realized
13% of 230 decks +13% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
13% of 230 decks +10% synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
12% of 49 decks +12% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
12% of 230 decks +11% synergy
Leyline of Hope
12% of 77 decks +12% synergy
Kindred Discovery
11% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10% of 49 decks +7% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
9% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Remora
8% of 230 decks -6% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8% of 135 decks +7% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8% of 230 decks +3% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7% of 133 decks +6% synergy
Era of Enlightenment
6% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5% of 230 decks +4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
32% of 230 decks +24% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77% of 230 decks +42% synergy
Rogue's Passage
25% of 230 decks +4% synergy
Radiant Fountain
20% of 230 decks +20% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9% of 230 decks -5% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7% of 230 decks -0% synergy
Blighted Steppe
7% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6% of 230 decks +5% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5% of 230 decks -0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90% of 230 decks +0% synergy
Sol Ring
83% of 230 decks -6% synergy
Thought Vessel
67% of 230 decks +41% synergy
Azorius Signet
60% of 230 decks +22% synergy
Izzet Signet
55% of 230 decks +17% synergy
Boros Signet
54% of 230 decks +20% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Talisman of Progress
42% of 230 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41% of 230 decks -7% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
39% of 230 decks +34% synergy
Fellwar Stone
36% of 230 decks +2% synergy
Pristine Talisman
22% of 230 decks +21% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11% of 230 decks +0% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94% of 230 decks +1% synergy
Mystic Monastery
80% of 230 decks +23% synergy
Exotic Orchard
60% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Path of Ancestry
53% of 230 decks +25% synergy
Shivan Reef
51% of 230 decks +15% synergy
Battlefield Forge
50% of 230 decks +12% synergy
Prairie Stream
50% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Glacial Fortress
41% of 230 decks -8% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36% of 230 decks -9% synergy
Sulfur Falls
36% of 230 decks -11% synergy
Raugrin Triome
35% of 230 decks -3% synergy
Evolving Wilds
34% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Sea of Clouds
32% of 230 decks -2% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32% of 230 decks -10% synergy
Sacred Foundry
31% of 230 decks -8% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30% of 230 decks +3% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30% of 230 decks +1% synergy
Training Center
28% of 230 decks -6% synergy
Steam Vents
28% of 230 decks -13% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27% of 230 decks -0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Temple of Triumph
27% of 230 decks +2% synergy
Spectator Seating
27% of 230 decks -6% synergy
Deserted Beach
24% of 230 decks +1% synergy
Tranquil Cove
23% of 230 decks +15% synergy
Perilous Landscape
23% of 86 decks +3% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23% of 230 decks +15% synergy
Boros Garrison
23% of 230 decks +11% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22% of 230 decks +17% synergy
Sundown Pass
22% of 230 decks +2% synergy
Arid Mesa
22% of 230 decks -7% synergy
Flooded Strand
21% of 230 decks -8% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20% of 230 decks +6% synergy
Azorius Chancery
20% of 230 decks +5% synergy
Scalding Tarn
19% of 230 decks -9% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18% of 230 decks -5% synergy
Myriad Landscape
16% of 230 decks +2% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14% of 230 decks -3% synergy
Port Town
14% of 230 decks -8% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13% of 230 decks -7% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9% of 230 decks +8% synergy
Reflecting Pool
8% of 230 decks +1% synergy
Meticulous Archive
7% of 136 decks -2% synergy
Fabled Passage
7% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7% of 230 decks +4% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
7% of 230 decks -14% synergy
Molten Tributary
6% of 230 decks +4% synergy
Sacred Peaks
6% of 230 decks +4% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
6% of 230 decks -1% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6% of 230 decks +4% synergy