The Archimandrite (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Lifegain

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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Jeskai Brushmaster
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
100% of 1 decks +96% synergy
Sage of the Skies
100% of 1 decks +98% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
76% of 41 decks +75% synergy
Congregate
73% of 41 decks +73% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
73% of 41 decks +72% synergy
Ivory Tower
71% of 41 decks +70% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
71% of 41 decks +70% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
68% of 41 decks +67% synergy
Student of Ojutai
66% of 41 decks +65% synergy
Monastery Mentor
80% of 41 decks +65% synergy
Lightning Helix
66% of 41 decks +64% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
66% of 41 decks +63% synergy
Top Cards
Whirlwind of Thought
83% of 41 decks +55% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
71% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
68% of 41 decks +61% synergy
Union of the Third Path
63% of 41 decks +63% synergy
True Conviction
63% of 41 decks +62% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
63% of 41 decks +50% synergy
Mantis Rider
61% of 41 decks +60% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
59% of 41 decks +58% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
56% of 41 decks +55% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
83% of 41 decks +80% synergy
Creatures
Monastery Swiftspear
56% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
54% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
54% of 41 decks +50% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
51% of 41 decks +50% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
49% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
49% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Githzerai Monk
46% of 41 decks +46% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
46% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Lone Missionary
44% of 41 decks +44% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
44% of 41 decks +39% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
41% of 41 decks +41% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
35% of 17 decks +28% synergy
Mistfire Adept
34% of 41 decks +33% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
33% of 3 decks +27% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
33% of 3 decks +25% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
32% of 37 decks +32% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
32% of 41 decks +31% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
31% of 16 decks +30% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
29% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
29% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
27% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Schema Thief
24% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
24% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
23% of 22 decks +22% synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
22% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Jeskai Elder
22% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
22% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
22% of 32 decks +20% synergy
Stratus Dancer
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Drumbellower
20% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Tax Collector
19% of 16 decks +18% synergy
Magnanimous Magistrate
17% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
17% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
17% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
17% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Mirror Entity
17% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Ledger Shredder
15% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Serene Master
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Soul Warden
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Golden-Tail Disciple
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Masako the Humorless
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Whirler Rogue
10% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Mystic of the Hidden Way
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Soltari Monk
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Absorb
56% of 41 decks +55% synergy
Jeskai Charm
51% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Ojutai's Command
49% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
46% of 41 decks +42% synergy
Path to Exile
46% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
44% of 41 decks +42% synergy
Boros Charm
44% of 41 decks +23% synergy
Counterspell
44% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Revitalize
41% of 41 decks +41% synergy
Lantern Flare
39% of 41 decks +39% synergy
Riot Control
39% of 41 decks +38% synergy
Faithful Mending
39% of 41 decks +36% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
34% of 41 decks +33% synergy
Deflecting Palm
34% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Generous Gift
32% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Negate
29% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Azorius Charm
24% of 41 decks +23% synergy
War Report
22% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
22% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Dovin's Veto
22% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Soul's Grace
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Invoke the Divine
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Chaos Warp
17% of 41 decks -3% synergy
Reward the Faithful
15% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Opt
15% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Brainstorm
15% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Arcane Denial
12% of 41 decks -4% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11% of 37 decks +1% synergy
Light of Hope
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Rest for the Weary
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Divine Offering
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Izzet Charm
7% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
54% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
46% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Austere Command
41% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Sanctify
32% of 41 decks +31% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
22% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Supreme Verdict
22% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Ponder
17% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Suppression Ray
17% of 18 decks +14% synergy
Distant Melody
15% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Preordain
15% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Blasphemous Act
15% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Deafening Clarion
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Fumigate
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Brightflame
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Relentless Assault
10% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Faithless Looting
10% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Righteous Confluence
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Bond of Discipline
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Artful Dodge
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Angelfire Ignition
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Open into Wonder
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Vandalblast
7% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
56% of 41 decks +54% synergy
Sunforger
24% of 41 decks +20% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
22% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
22% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
15% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Campfire
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Bident of Thassa
7% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
54% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Path of Bravery
54% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Wizard Class
34% of 41 decks +32% synergy
Skywise Teachings
27% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Leyline of Hope
25% of 16 decks +25% synergy
Boon Reflection
22% of 41 decks +22% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
22% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Monk Class
20% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Myth Realized
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Paradox Haze
7% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
41% of 41 decks +33% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
39% of 41 decks +37% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Radiant Fountain
46% of 41 decks +46% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
27% of 41 decks +27% synergy
Blighted Steppe
27% of 41 decks +27% synergy
Rogue's Passage
22% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
15% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Minas Tirith
7% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85% of 41 decks -4% synergy
Arcane Signet
80% of 41 decks -9% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
54% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Boros Signet
54% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Izzet Signet
54% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Azorius Signet
54% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Thought Vessel
51% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Pristine Talisman
49% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37% of 41 decks -10% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34% of 41 decks -14% synergy
Talisman of Progress
32% of 41 decks -16% synergy
Fellwar Stone
27% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Midnight Clock
10% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Raugrin Crystal
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7% of 41 decks -3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Mystic Monastery
85% of 41 decks +28% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
68% of 41 decks +60% synergy
Path of Ancestry
66% of 41 decks +38% synergy
Exotic Orchard
66% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Battlefield Forge
63% of 41 decks +25% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
61% of 41 decks +55% synergy
Tranquil Cove
61% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Prairie Stream
59% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Shivan Reef
56% of 41 decks +20% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Sulfur Falls
41% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Temple of Triumph
39% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Evolving Wilds
39% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Glacial Fortress
32% of 41 decks -17% synergy
Boros Garrison
29% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29% of 41 decks -16% synergy
Perilous Landscape
28% of 18 decks +7% synergy
Azorius Chancery
27% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Myriad Landscape
24% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
22% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Port Town
22% of 41 decks -0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12% of 41 decks -8% synergy
Deserted Beach
12% of 41 decks -11% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10% of 41 decks -10% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10% of 41 decks -11% synergy
Obscura Storefront
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Maestros Theater
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7% of 41 decks -1% synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7% of 41 decks -4% synergy
Rugged Prairie
7% of 41 decks -9% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7% of 41 decks -11% synergy