The Archimandrite (Commander) - Expensive 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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Lyse Hext
100% of 1 decks +99% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
80% of 5 decks +72% synergy
Aligned Heart
60% of 5 decks +48% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
40% of 5 decks +33% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
90% of 41 decks +89% synergy
Serra Ascendant
88% of 41 decks +85% synergy
Mantis Rider
80% of 41 decks +79% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
83% of 41 decks +78% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
80% of 41 decks +77% synergy
Monastery Mentor
93% of 41 decks +77% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
80% of 41 decks +77% synergy
Venser's Journal
76% of 41 decks +74% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
73% of 41 decks +70% synergy
Student of Ojutai
71% of 41 decks +70% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
71% of 41 decks +65% synergy
True Conviction
68% of 41 decks +67% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
68% of 41 decks +65% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
68% of 41 decks +61% synergy
Akroma's Will
68% of 41 decks +58% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
68% of 41 decks +40% synergy
Union of the Third Path
66% of 41 decks +65% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
66% of 41 decks +65% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
66% of 41 decks +62% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
49% of 41 decks +46% synergy
Rhystic Study
44% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Teferi's Protection
17% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Smothering Tithe
17% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Ancient Tomb
15% of 41 decks +6% synergy
The One Ring
12% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Jeska's Will
10% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10% of 41 decks -11% synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7% of 41 decks -10% synergy
Creatures
Imperial Recruiter
61% of 41 decks +54% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
55% of 20 decks +48% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
54% of 41 decks +53% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
49% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
49% of 41 decks +48% synergy
Ledger Shredder
49% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
46% of 41 decks +46% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
46% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
45% of 20 decks +44% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
44% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
44% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
44% of 41 decks +30% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
41% of 41 decks +39% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
40% of 5 decks +34% synergy
Drumbellower
37% of 41 decks +34% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
34% of 41 decks +34% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
34% of 41 decks +33% synergy
Roaming Throne
31% of 29 decks +26% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
29% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
29% of 41 decks +28% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
28% of 29 decks +26% synergy
Githzerai Monk
27% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
26% of 35 decks +25% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
21% of 24 decks +21% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Sage of the Skies
20% of 5 decks +18% synergy
Schema Thief
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Lone Missionary
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Masako the Humorless
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
20% of 41 decks +18% synergy
Stratus Dancer
17% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Mirror Entity
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Mistfire Adept
15% of 41 decks +13% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
15% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
13% of 31 decks +12% synergy
Faerie Artisans
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
12% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Serene Master
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Taurean Mauler
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Soul Warden
10% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
10% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Esper Sentinel
10% of 41 decks -11% synergy
Magnanimous Magistrate
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Irregular Cohort
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Skyboon Evangelist
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
66% of 41 decks +44% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
63% of 41 decks +62% synergy
Lightning Helix
63% of 41 decks +61% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
61% of 41 decks +60% synergy
Path to Exile
51% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Congregate
46% of 41 decks +46% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
New Way Forward
40% of 5 decks +36% synergy
Counterspell
32% of 41 decks -3% synergy
Dovin's Veto
29% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
27% of 41 decks +25% synergy
Faithful Mending
27% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Lantern Flare
24% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Revitalize
24% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Ojutai's Command
24% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Absorb
24% of 41 decks +23% synergy
Deflecting Palm
24% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Mana Drain
24% of 41 decks +13% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Legion Leadership
20% of 20 decks +13% synergy
Generous Gift
20% of 41 decks -4% synergy
War Report
17% of 41 decks +17% synergy
Azorius Charm
17% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Arcane Denial
17% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Sink into Stupor
15% of 20 decks +6% synergy
Soul's Grace
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Jeskai Charm
15% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Brainstorm
15% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14% of 35 decks +4% synergy
Reward the Faithful
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Savage Beating
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Lightning Bolt
12% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Negate
12% of 41 decks -5% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Riot Control
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Chaos Warp
10% of 41 decks -10% synergy
Light of Hope
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Invoke the Divine
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Hindering Light
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Transcendent Message
7% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Valakut Awakening
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Swan Song
7% of 41 decks -5% synergy
Opt
7% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Sorceries
Inspired Ultimatum
37% of 41 decks +35% synergy
Blasphemous Act
37% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Crash Through
32% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Supreme Verdict
27% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Farewell
20% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Ponder
17% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Sanctify
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Fumigate
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Relentless Assault
10% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10% of 41 decks -0% synergy
Windfall
10% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Austere Command
10% of 41 decks -3% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7% of 41 decks +2% synergy
Preordain
7% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
59% of 41 decks +58% synergy
Ivory Tower
59% of 41 decks +58% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
41% of 41 decks +38% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Lightning Greaves
37% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
30% of 20 decks +27% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
12% of 41 decks +11% synergy
Shadowspear
12% of 41 decks +8% synergy
The Magic Mirror
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Spellbook
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Bident of Thassa
10% of 41 decks +1% synergy
Commander's Sphere
10% of 41 decks -7% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Isochron Scepter
7% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Sunforger
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7% of 41 decks -8% synergy
Mind Stone
7% of 41 decks -8% synergy
Enchantments
Jeskai Ascendancy
59% of 41 decks +41% synergy
Path of Bravery
56% of 41 decks +56% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
40% of 5 decks +30% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
37% of 41 decks +34% synergy
Cleric Class
29% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29% of 24 decks +26% synergy
Mystic Remora
24% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Wizard Class
22% of 41 decks +20% synergy
Rediscover the Way
20% of 5 decks +16% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
19% of 16 decks +15% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
17% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Blind Obedience
17% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Leyline of Hope
15% of 20 decks +15% synergy
Skywise Teachings
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Boon Reflection
12% of 41 decks +12% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Words of Worship
10% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Monk Class
10% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Paradox Haze
10% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Knighthood
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Righteous Cause
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Dawn of Hope
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Kindred Discovery
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
46% of 41 decks +44% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
32% of 41 decks +24% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Narset Transcendent
10% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39% of 41 decks +25% synergy
Radiant Fountain
37% of 41 decks +36% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32% of 41 decks +26% synergy
Rogue's Passage
29% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
22% of 41 decks +20% synergy
Witch's Clinic
20% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Blighted Steppe
15% of 41 decks +14% synergy
Minas Tirith
15% of 41 decks +8% synergy
Urza's Saga
15% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Command Beacon
12% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Arcane Signet
85% of 41 decks -4% synergy
Thought Vessel
71% of 41 decks +45% synergy
Boros Signet
51% of 41 decks +16% synergy
Azorius Signet
51% of 41 decks +13% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44% of 41 decks +38% synergy
Izzet Signet
41% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41% of 41 decks -6% synergy
Talisman of Progress
37% of 41 decks -11% synergy
Fellwar Stone
34% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34% of 41 decks -14% synergy
Pristine Talisman
29% of 41 decks +29% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15% of 41 decks +4% synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7% of 41 decks +6% synergy
Midnight Clock
7% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Tundra
85% of 41 decks +74% synergy
Sacred Foundry
85% of 41 decks +46% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Steam Vents
83% of 41 decks +42% synergy
Volcanic Island
80% of 41 decks +69% synergy
Plateau
78% of 41 decks +66% synergy
Raugrin Triome
78% of 41 decks +40% synergy
Arid Mesa
76% of 41 decks +47% synergy
Flooded Strand
76% of 41 decks +46% synergy
Scalding Tarn
71% of 41 decks +43% synergy
Training Center
71% of 41 decks +37% synergy
Spectator Seating
68% of 41 decks +36% synergy
Sea of Clouds
68% of 41 decks +35% synergy
Mystic Monastery
46% of 41 decks -11% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Sundown Pass
41% of 41 decks +21% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Deserted Beach
41% of 41 decks +19% synergy
Shivan Reef
41% of 41 decks +5% synergy
Battlefield Forge
41% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Exotic Orchard
41% of 41 decks -20% synergy
Path of Ancestry
32% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Glacial Fortress
32% of 41 decks -17% synergy
Prismatic Vista
29% of 41 decks +25% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27% of 41 decks -18% synergy
Sulfur Falls
27% of 41 decks -20% synergy
Reflecting Pool
22% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22% of 41 decks +15% synergy
Fabled Passage
20% of 41 decks +11% synergy
City of Brass
20% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17% of 41 decks +10% synergy
Misty Rainforest
17% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17% of 41 decks +9% synergy
Azorius Chancery
17% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Elegant Parlor
15% of 26 decks +7% synergy
Thundering Falls
15% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Meticulous Archive
15% of 26 decks +6% synergy
Marsh Flats
15% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
15% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
12% of 41 decks +7% synergy
Tranquil Cove
12% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Mana Confluence
12% of 41 decks +4% synergy
Boros Garrison
12% of 41 decks +0% synergy
Mystic Gate
12% of 41 decks -1% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 41 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
12% of 41 decks -15% synergy
Wooded Foothills
10% of 41 decks +3% synergy
Windswept Heath
10% of 41 decks +3% synergy