The Archimandrite (Commander) - Upgraded

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
60% of 220 decks +53% synergy
Sage of the Skies
47% of 199 decks +45% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
45% of 214 decks +39% synergy
Aligned Heart
38% of 219 decks +26% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
32% of 220 decks +26% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
74% of 1094 decks +73% synergy
Monastery Mentor
82% of 1094 decks +67% synergy
True Conviction
63% of 1094 decks +61% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
63% of 1094 decks +60% synergy
Venser's Journal
61% of 1094 decks +59% synergy
Ivory Tower
59% of 1094 decks +58% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
62% of 1094 decks +56% synergy
Union of the Third Path
56% of 1094 decks +56% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
58% of 1094 decks +55% synergy
Mantis Rider
56% of 1094 decks +55% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
65% of 1094 decks +48% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
60% of 1094 decks +32% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
59% of 1094 decks +51% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
56% of 1094 decks +55% synergy
Boros Charm
56% of 1094 decks +35% synergy
Student of Ojutai
55% of 1094 decks +54% synergy
Serra Ascendant
55% of 1094 decks +52% synergy
Path to Exile
55% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
54% of 1094 decks +51% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
59% of 1094 decks +56% synergy
Rhystic Study
30% of 1094 decks +7% synergy
Smothering Tithe
12% of 1094 decks -9% synergy
Teferi's Protection
12% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11% of 1094 decks -10% synergy
Jeska's Will
10% of 1094 decks -6% synergy
The One Ring
5% of 1094 decks -3% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5% of 1094 decks -12% synergy
Creatures
Monastery Swiftspear
53% of 1094 decks +50% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
53% of 1094 decks +52% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
52% of 1094 decks +47% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
51% of 1094 decks +50% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
48% of 1094 decks +45% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
46% of 1094 decks +45% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
46% of 1094 decks +39% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
46% of 1094 decks +32% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
45% of 1094 decks +44% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
41% of 601 decks +33% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
39% of 1094 decks +39% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
38% of 1094 decks +38% synergy
Drumbellower
38% of 1094 decks +35% synergy
Ledger Shredder
35% of 1094 decks +31% synergy
Githzerai Monk
33% of 1094 decks +33% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
32% of 1094 decks +31% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
32% of 1094 decks +31% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
32% of 1094 decks +31% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
30% of 1094 decks +26% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
29% of 584 decks +27% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
29% of 879 decks +27% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
25% of 1094 decks +25% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
24% of 214 decks +22% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
24% of 220 decks +23% synergy
Mistfire Adept
23% of 1094 decks +22% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
23% of 1094 decks +22% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
22% of 980 decks +21% synergy
Lone Missionary
20% of 1094 decks +20% synergy
Masako the Humorless
19% of 1094 decks +19% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
19% of 723 decks +19% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
18% of 188 decks +16% synergy
Lyse Hext
17% of 58 decks +16% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
15% of 1094 decks +14% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
14% of 188 decks +13% synergy
Roaming Throne
14% of 881 decks +9% synergy
Jeskai Elder
14% of 1094 decks +13% synergy
Schema Thief
13% of 1094 decks +13% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
12% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Persistent Petitioners
12% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Mirror Entity
12% of 1094 decks +11% synergy
Soul Warden
12% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
11% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Stratus Dancer
11% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
10% of 1094 decks +9% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
10% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
9% of 1080 decks +6% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
9% of 1094 decks +9% synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
9% of 1094 decks +1% synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
9% of 1094 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
51% of 1094 decks +49% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
50% of 1094 decks +46% synergy
Counterspell
49% of 1094 decks +14% synergy
Congregate
47% of 1094 decks +46% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
44% of 1094 decks +44% synergy
Akroma's Will
43% of 1094 decks +32% synergy
Generous Gift
36% of 1094 decks +13% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
35% of 1094 decks +33% synergy
Dovin's Veto
34% of 1094 decks +16% synergy
Absorb
25% of 1094 decks +24% synergy
Faithful Mending
25% of 1094 decks +22% synergy
Arcane Denial
23% of 1094 decks +7% synergy
Revitalize
23% of 1094 decks +23% synergy
Ojutai's Command
21% of 1094 decks +20% synergy
Riot Control
20% of 1094 decks +20% synergy
Chaos Warp
19% of 1094 decks -1% synergy
Jeskai Charm
18% of 1094 decks +15% synergy
Negate
17% of 1094 decks -0% synergy
Deflecting Palm
17% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Lantern Flare
17% of 1094 decks +17% synergy
Brainstorm
16% of 1094 decks -6% synergy
Restoration Magic
14% of 21 decks +14% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14% of 1094 decks -4% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13% of 1094 decks +3% synergy
Rally the Monastery
13% of 233 decks +11% synergy
War Report
13% of 1094 decks +13% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
13% of 199 decks +9% synergy
Dawn's Truce
12% of 557 decks +4% synergy
Soul's Grace
12% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Legion Leadership
12% of 613 decks +5% synergy
Azorius Charm
11% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 980 decks +1% synergy
New Way Forward
10% of 214 decks +6% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
10% of 1094 decks +9% synergy
Invoke the Divine
10% of 1094 decks +9% synergy
Opt
8% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Sink into Stupor
8% of 613 decks -1% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Reward the Faithful
7% of 1094 decks +7% synergy
Clever Concealment
7% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6% of 1094 decks +5% synergy
Mana Drain
6% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
38% of 1094 decks +32% synergy
Blasphemous Act
34% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
32% of 1094 decks +30% synergy
Supreme Verdict
30% of 1094 decks +14% synergy
Austere Command
19% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Ponder
18% of 1094 decks +1% synergy
Sanctify
13% of 1094 decks +13% synergy
Farewell
13% of 1094 decks -4% synergy
Vandalblast
12% of 1094 decks +3% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11% of 1094 decks +8% synergy
Preordain
10% of 1094 decks -4% synergy
Distant Melody
9% of 1094 decks +7% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
9% of 1094 decks +8% synergy
Split Up
8% of 480 decks +6% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7% of 1094 decks -3% synergy
Windfall
7% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Fumigate
7% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Sundering Eruption
6% of 612 decks +3% synergy
Relentless Assault
6% of 1094 decks +3% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
46% of 1094 decks +45% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
39% of 1094 decks +35% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
30% of 204 decks +23% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29% of 1094 decks +5% synergy
Lightning Greaves
25% of 1094 decks -0% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15% of 1094 decks +0% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13% of 1094 decks +11% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
The Wind Crystal
11% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Bident of Thassa
11% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10% of 584 decks +6% synergy
Mind Stone
9% of 1094 decks -6% synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
8% of 476 decks +7% synergy
The Magic Mirror
7% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7% of 1094 decks +7% synergy
Spellbook
7% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of 1094 decks +5% synergy
Sunforger
6% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Thrumming Stone
6% of 1094 decks +5% synergy
The Fire Crystal
5% of 37 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
42% of 1094 decks +41% synergy
Cleric Class
35% of 1094 decks +35% synergy
Wizard Class
22% of 1094 decks +21% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
22% of 468 decks +19% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
21% of 1094 decks +19% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
21% of 220 decks +11% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19% of 1094 decks +15% synergy
Skywise Teachings
17% of 1094 decks +17% synergy
Mystic Remora
14% of 1094 decks -0% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Boon Reflection
11% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Leyline of Hope
10% of 574 decks +10% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10% of 777 decks +9% synergy
Kindred Discovery
10% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Intruder Alarm
9% of 1094 decks +8% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
9% of 1094 decks +8% synergy
Blind Obedience
8% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7% of 767 decks +7% synergy
Monk Class
7% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7% of 291 decks +5% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6% of 767 decks +3% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Rediscover the Way
6% of 220 decks +2% synergy
Land Tax
6% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Propaganda
6% of 1094 decks -6% synergy
Paradox Haze
6% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
5% of 1094 decks +5% synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Ghostly Prison
5% of 1094 decks -7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
40% of 1094 decks +38% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
22% of 1094 decks +14% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
11% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76% of 1094 decks +41% synergy
Radiant Fountain
29% of 1094 decks +28% synergy
Rogue's Passage
26% of 1094 decks +5% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12% of 1094 decks -2% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11% of 1094 decks +9% synergy
Blighted Steppe
11% of 1094 decks +11% synergy
Minas Tirith
10% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9% of 1094 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7% of 1094 decks -0% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7% of 1094 decks +1% synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6% of 219 decks +2% synergy
Witch's Clinic
5% of 1094 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89% of 1094 decks -0% synergy
Sol Ring
88% of 1094 decks -2% synergy
Thought Vessel
68% of 1094 decks +42% synergy
Azorius Signet
53% of 1094 decks +15% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46% of 1094 decks -1% synergy
Boros Signet
46% of 1094 decks +11% synergy
Izzet Signet
46% of 1094 decks +7% synergy
Talisman of Progress
45% of 1094 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
39% of 1094 decks +33% synergy
Fellwar Stone
29% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Pristine Talisman
23% of 1094 decks +23% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14% of 1094 decks +3% synergy
Midnight Clock
5% of 1094 decks +1% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
91% of 1094 decks -1% synergy
Mystic Monastery
68% of 1094 decks +11% synergy
Exotic Orchard
60% of 1094 decks -1% synergy
Raugrin Triome
52% of 1094 decks +14% synergy
Battlefield Forge
49% of 1094 decks +11% synergy
Shivan Reef
49% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48% of 1094 decks +7% synergy
Path of Ancestry
46% of 1094 decks +18% synergy
Glacial Fortress
45% of 1094 decks -3% synergy
Steam Vents
45% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Sacred Foundry
45% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Sea of Clouds
44% of 1094 decks +11% synergy
Training Center
44% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Spectator Seating
42% of 1094 decks +10% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Sulfur Falls
41% of 1094 decks -6% synergy
Prairie Stream
40% of 1094 decks -3% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37% of 1094 decks -7% synergy
Deserted Beach
32% of 1094 decks +9% synergy
Sundown Pass
26% of 1094 decks +6% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26% of 1094 decks +3% synergy
Arid Mesa
26% of 1094 decks -3% synergy
Scalding Tarn
24% of 1094 decks -4% synergy
Flooded Strand
24% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Tranquil Cove
21% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Evolving Wilds
20% of 1094 decks -7% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20% of 1094 decks +12% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19% of 1094 decks +14% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19% of 1094 decks -8% synergy
Perilous Landscape
18% of 606 decks -3% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17% of 1094 decks -10% synergy
Temple of Triumph
17% of 1094 decks -7% synergy
Azorius Chancery
16% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Boros Garrison
14% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13% of 1094 decks -1% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13% of 1094 decks -7% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11% of 1094 decks +4% synergy
Myriad Landscape
11% of 1094 decks -3% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11% of 1094 decks +3% synergy
Port Town
10% of 1094 decks -12% synergy
Reflecting Pool
9% of 1094 decks +2% synergy
Fabled Passage
9% of 1094 decks +1% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9% of 1094 decks -11% synergy
Meticulous Archive
9% of 782 decks -0% synergy
Rugged Prairie
8% of 1094 decks -8% synergy
Tundra
8% of 1094 decks -4% synergy
Mystic Gate
8% of 1094 decks -5% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8% of 1094 decks -10% synergy
Volcanic Island
7% of 1094 decks -4% synergy