The Archimandrite (Commander) - Expensive 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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Monastery Swiftspear
96% of 23 decks +93% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
91% of 23 decks +89% synergy
Monastery Mentor
100% of 23 decks +84% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
91% of 23 decks +84% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
78% of 23 decks +75% synergy
Serra Ascendant
74% of 23 decks +71% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
70% of 23 decks +69% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
70% of 23 decks +69% synergy
Mantis Rider
70% of 23 decks +68% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
70% of 23 decks +65% synergy
Top Cards
Whirlwind of Thought
83% of 23 decks +54% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74% of 23 decks +6% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
70% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
65% of 23 decks +63% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
65% of 23 decks +61% synergy
Akroma's Will
65% of 23 decks +55% synergy
Union of the Third Path
61% of 23 decks +60% synergy
Ivory Tower
61% of 23 decks +60% synergy
True Conviction
61% of 23 decks +59% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
61% of 23 decks +56% synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
57% of 23 decks +40% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
52% of 23 decks +49% synergy
Jeska's Will
52% of 23 decks +36% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52% of 23 decks +31% synergy
Rhystic Study
48% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Deflecting Swat
39% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35% of 23 decks +18% synergy
Smothering Tithe
35% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Ancient Tomb
30% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17% of 23 decks +16% synergy
Creatures
Narset, Enlightened Exile
61% of 23 decks +56% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
57% of 23 decks +55% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
57% of 23 decks +54% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
57% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
52% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
52% of 23 decks +52% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
52% of 23 decks +51% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
52% of 23 decks +51% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
48% of 23 decks +47% synergy
Githzerai Monk
48% of 23 decks +47% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
48% of 23 decks +47% synergy
Student of Ojutai
43% of 23 decks +43% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
43% of 23 decks +40% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
39% of 23 decks +39% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
39% of 23 decks +38% synergy
Mistfire Adept
39% of 23 decks +38% synergy
Drumbellower
39% of 23 decks +37% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
39% of 23 decks +32% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
35% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Mirror Entity
35% of 23 decks +34% synergy
Ledger Shredder
35% of 23 decks +31% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
30% of 23 decks +30% synergy
Taurean Mauler
30% of 23 decks +30% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
26% of 23 decks +26% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
26% of 23 decks +26% synergy
Seeker of the Way
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Jeskai Elder
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Stratus Dancer
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Lone Missionary
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Esper Sentinel
22% of 23 decks +1% synergy
Masako the Humorless
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Jeskai Sage
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Soul Warden
17% of 23 decks +16% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
17% of 23 decks +10% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
17% of 18 decks +15% synergy
Roaming Throne
17% of 18 decks +12% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
15% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Strongarm Monk
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
13% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Instants
Sphinx's Revelation
57% of 23 decks +55% synergy
Path to Exile
57% of 23 decks +5% synergy
Boros Charm
48% of 23 decks +26% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39% of 23 decks +28% synergy
Arcane Denial
35% of 23 decks +18% synergy
Dovin's Veto
35% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Counterspell
35% of 23 decks +0% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
30% of 23 decks +28% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Faithful Mending
26% of 23 decks +23% synergy
Generous Gift
26% of 23 decks +2% synergy
Invoke the Divine
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Lantern Flare
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Congregate
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Absorb
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Lightning Helix
22% of 23 decks +19% synergy
Chaos Warp
22% of 23 decks +2% synergy
Jeskai Charm
17% of 23 decks +14% synergy
Valakut Awakening
17% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Clever Concealment
17% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Deflecting Palm
17% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Mana Drain
17% of 23 decks +6% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17% of 23 decks -0% synergy
Brainstorm
17% of 23 decks -4% synergy
War Report
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
13% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Mystical Tutor
13% of 23 decks -1% synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
48% of 23 decks +45% synergy
Blasphemous Act
35% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Crash Through
30% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Sanctify
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
22% of 23 decks +20% synergy
Austere Command
22% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Farewell
22% of 23 decks +5% synergy
Vandalblast
13% of 23 decks +4% synergy
Supreme Verdict
13% of 23 decks -3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
52% of 23 decks +50% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
43% of 23 decks +40% synergy
Lightning Greaves
43% of 23 decks +18% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17% of 23 decks +17% synergy
The One Ring
17% of 23 decks +10% synergy
Sunforger
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13% of 23 decks -2% synergy
Mind Stone
13% of 23 decks -2% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13% of 23 decks -10% synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
30% of 23 decks +30% synergy
Path of Bravery
30% of 23 decks +30% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
30% of 23 decks +28% synergy
Skywise Teachings
26% of 23 decks +26% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Wizard Class
22% of 23 decks +20% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Mystic Remora
17% of 23 decks +3% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
13% of 23 decks +13% synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Monk Class
13% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Intruder Alarm
13% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Kindred Discovery
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
13% of 23 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
91% of 23 decks +57% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Mutavault
22% of 23 decks +22% synergy
Urza's Saga
22% of 23 decks +14% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17% of 23 decks +12% synergy
Minas Tirith
13% of 23 decks +7% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96% of 23 decks +6% synergy
Sol Ring
83% of 23 decks -7% synergy
Thought Vessel
70% of 23 decks +44% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57% of 23 decks +10% synergy
Azorius Signet
52% of 23 decks +14% synergy
Talisman of Progress
48% of 23 decks +0% synergy
Fellwar Stone
43% of 23 decks +10% synergy
Izzet Signet
43% of 23 decks +5% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43% of 23 decks -5% synergy
Boros Signet
39% of 23 decks +4% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Mana Crypt
26% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
26% of 23 decks +15% synergy
Pristine Talisman
22% of 23 decks +21% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 23 decks +8% synergy
Sea of Clouds
91% of 23 decks +58% synergy
Arid Mesa
87% of 23 decks +58% synergy
Raugrin Triome
87% of 23 decks +48% synergy
Steam Vents
87% of 23 decks +46% synergy
Scalding Tarn
83% of 23 decks +55% synergy
Spectator Seating
83% of 23 decks +50% synergy
Training Center
83% of 23 decks +49% synergy
Sacred Foundry
83% of 23 decks +44% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83% of 23 decks +41% synergy
Flooded Strand
74% of 23 decks +45% synergy
Sundown Pass
61% of 23 decks +41% synergy
Exotic Orchard
61% of 23 decks -1% synergy
Volcanic Island
57% of 23 decks +45% synergy
Plateau
57% of 23 decks +45% synergy
Tundra
57% of 23 decks +45% synergy
Mystic Monastery
52% of 23 decks -5% synergy
Deserted Beach
48% of 23 decks +25% synergy
Path of Ancestry
48% of 23 decks +20% synergy
Glacial Fortress
48% of 23 decks -1% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39% of 23 decks +17% synergy
Prismatic Vista
35% of 23 decks +31% synergy
Reflecting Pool
35% of 23 decks +28% synergy
Prairie Stream
35% of 23 decks -9% synergy
Fabled Passage
26% of 23 decks +18% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
26% of 23 decks -19% synergy
Thundering Falls
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Meticulous Archive
25% of 16 decks +16% synergy
Battlefield Forge
22% of 23 decks -17% synergy
Sulfur Falls
22% of 23 decks -25% synergy
Elegant Parlor
19% of 16 decks +11% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17% of 23 decks +15% synergy
Mystic Gate
17% of 23 decks +5% synergy
Shivan Reef
17% of 23 decks -19% synergy
Demolition Field
13% of 23 decks +9% synergy
Marsh Flats
13% of 23 decks +6% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13% of 23 decks -16% synergy