The Archimandrite (Commander) - Budget 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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Student of Ojutai
100% of 23 decks +99% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
96% of 23 decks +93% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
91% of 23 decks +89% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
96% of 23 decks +88% synergy
Jeskai Elder
87% of 23 decks +86% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
87% of 23 decks +86% synergy
Mistfire Adept
87% of 23 decks +86% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
87% of 23 decks +84% synergy
Union of the Third Path
83% of 23 decks +82% synergy
Githzerai Monk
78% of 23 decks +78% synergy
Top Cards
Dragon-Style Twins
78% of 23 decks +78% synergy
Mantis Rider
78% of 23 decks +77% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
74% of 23 decks +73% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
74% of 23 decks +73% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
70% of 23 decks +67% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
70% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
65% of 23 decks +65% synergy
Ivory Tower
65% of 23 decks +64% synergy
Lightning Helix
65% of 23 decks +63% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
65% of 23 decks +61% synergy
Creatures
Abbot of Keral Keep
61% of 23 decks +60% synergy
Monastery Mentor
61% of 23 decks +45% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
57% of 23 decks +56% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
57% of 23 decks +53% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
57% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Lone Missionary
52% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
52% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
52% of 23 decks +51% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
48% of 23 decks +47% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
48% of 23 decks +47% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44% of 9 decks +37% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
43% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
43% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Jeskai Sage
39% of 23 decks +39% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
35% of 17 decks +34% synergy
Strongarm Monk
35% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
35% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Stratus Dancer
30% of 23 decks +30% synergy
Serene Master
26% of 23 decks +26% synergy
Mystic of the Hidden Way
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Mirror Entity
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
19% of 21 decks +19% synergy
Monk Idealist
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Glistener Seer
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Bloodfire Expert
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Lotus-Eye Mystics
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Jeskai Student
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Geist-Honored Monk
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
17% of 23 decks +14% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
17% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Venerable Monk
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Ugin's Conjurant
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Golden-Tail Disciple
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Pride Guardian
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Zephyr Scribe
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Monk Realist
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Bloodfire Enforcers
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Lotus Path Djinn
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Schema Thief
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13% of 23 decks +5% synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
13% of 23 decks -1% synergy
Instants
Ojutai's Command
61% of 23 decks +60% synergy
Revitalize
52% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Jeskai Charm
52% of 23 decks +49% synergy
Absorb
48% of 23 decks +47% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
48% of 23 decks +46% synergy
Invoke the Divine
43% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Lantern Flare
43% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Riot Control
43% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43% of 23 decks -25% synergy
Congregate
39% of 23 decks +39% synergy
Faithful Mending
39% of 23 decks +36% synergy
Negate
39% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Path to Exile
35% of 23 decks -16% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
30% of 23 decks +30% synergy
Azorius Charm
30% of 23 decks +29% synergy
Counterspell
26% of 23 decks -8% synergy
War Report
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Generous Gift
22% of 23 decks -2% synergy
Deflecting Palm
17% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Izzet Charm
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Reality Shift
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
52% of 23 decks +39% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
48% of 23 decks +46% synergy
Crash Through
43% of 23 decks +38% synergy
Sanctify
30% of 23 decks +30% synergy
Fell the Mighty
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Ojutai's Summons
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Fumigate
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Solemn Offering
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Time Wipe
17% of 23 decks +11% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
13% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13% of 23 decks +7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13% of 23 decks +3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
35% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Commander's Sphere
30% of 23 decks +14% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26% of 23 decks +11% synergy
Mind Stone
22% of 23 decks +7% synergy
Venser's Journal
13% of 23 decks +11% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
52% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Skywise Teachings
48% of 23 decks +47% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
48% of 23 decks +19% synergy
Cleric Class
35% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Monk Class
35% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Era of Enlightenment
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Myth Realized
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Wizard Class
13% of 23 decks +11% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
48% of 23 decks +46% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
39% of 23 decks +31% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52% of 23 decks +18% synergy
Radiant Fountain
26% of 23 decks +26% synergy
Rogue's Passage
22% of 23 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
70% of 23 decks -20% synergy
Boros Signet
57% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Izzet Signet
57% of 23 decks +18% synergy
Azorius Signet
57% of 23 decks +18% synergy
Thought Vessel
52% of 23 decks +27% synergy
Sol Ring
52% of 23 decks -38% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
43% of 23 decks +38% synergy
Fellwar Stone
43% of 23 decks +10% synergy
Pristine Talisman
39% of 23 decks +39% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30% of 23 decks -17% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26% of 23 decks -22% synergy
Talisman of Progress
22% of 23 decks -26% synergy
Lands
Mystic Monastery
83% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Command Tower
78% of 23 decks -14% synergy
Exotic Orchard
65% of 23 decks +4% synergy
Tranquil Cove
52% of 23 decks +44% synergy
Evolving Wilds
52% of 23 decks +24% synergy
Path of Ancestry
52% of 23 decks +24% synergy
Prairie Stream
52% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43% of 23 decks +35% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43% of 23 decks +23% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
39% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Boros Garrison
39% of 23 decks +27% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35% of 23 decks +20% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35% of 23 decks +8% synergy
Shivan Reef
35% of 23 decks -2% synergy
Azorius Chancery
26% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Temple of Triumph
26% of 23 decks +2% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26% of 23 decks -1% synergy
Battlefield Forge
26% of 23 decks -12% synergy
Myriad Landscape
22% of 23 decks +8% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17% of 23 decks +1% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17% of 23 decks -3% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
17% of 23 decks -3% synergy
Port Town
17% of 23 decks -5% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17% of 23 decks -11% synergy
Gates of Istfell
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Sulfur Falls
13% of 23 decks -34% synergy
Glacial Fortress
13% of 23 decks -36% synergy