The Archimandrite (Commander) - Upgraded Monks

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
64% of 11 decks +56% synergy
Sage of the Skies
62% of 8 decks +60% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
56% of 9 decks +49% synergy
Aligned Heart
40% of 10 decks +28% synergy
Lyse Hext
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
88% of 425 decks +87% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
88% of 425 decks +86% synergy
Mantis Rider
81% of 425 decks +80% synergy
Monastery Mentor
96% of 425 decks +80% synergy
True Conviction
81% of 425 decks +79% synergy
Student of Ojutai
79% of 425 decks +78% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
78% of 425 decks +77% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
80% of 425 decks +77% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
81% of 425 decks +73% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
78% of 425 decks +73% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85% of 425 decks +17% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
84% of 425 decks +66% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
81% of 425 decks +53% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
75% of 425 decks +72% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
73% of 425 decks +72% synergy
Venser's Journal
72% of 425 decks +70% synergy
Union of the Third Path
71% of 425 decks +71% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
71% of 425 decks +70% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
71% of 425 decks +68% synergy
Boros Charm
71% of 425 decks +50% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
65% of 425 decks +63% synergy
Rhystic Study
33% of 425 decks +10% synergy
Smothering Tithe
13% of 425 decks -9% synergy
Jeska's Will
12% of 425 decks -4% synergy
Teferi's Protection
11% of 425 decks -6% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8% of 425 decks -13% synergy
Creatures
Taigam, Ojutai Master
71% of 425 decks +68% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
69% of 425 decks +68% synergy
Serra Ascendant
65% of 425 decks +62% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
63% of 425 decks +62% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
60% of 425 decks +47% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
56% of 425 decks +50% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
55% of 164 decks +48% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
54% of 425 decks +53% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
48% of 425 decks +47% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
46% of 425 decks +39% synergy
Githzerai Monk
46% of 425 decks +46% synergy
Drumbellower
40% of 425 decks +38% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
40% of 425 decks +36% synergy
Mistfire Adept
39% of 425 decks +38% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
37% of 159 decks +36% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
36% of 425 decks +35% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
32% of 299 decks +31% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
31% of 425 decks +31% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
31% of 425 decks +30% synergy
Ledger Shredder
29% of 425 decks +25% synergy
Lone Missionary
28% of 425 decks +28% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
27% of 11 decks +26% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
27% of 425 decks +26% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
26% of 349 decks +26% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
25% of 425 decks +25% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
25% of 8 decks +23% synergy
Jeskai Elder
24% of 425 decks +23% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
19% of 425 decks +18% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18% of 11 decks +12% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
16% of 425 decks +16% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
16% of 425 decks +15% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
15% of 425 decks +14% synergy
Stratus Dancer
12% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
12% of 215 decks +12% synergy
Schema Thief
12% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Masako the Humorless
12% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
12% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Mirror Entity
12% of 425 decks +11% synergy
Roaming Throne
12% of 300 decks +7% synergy
Equilibrium Adept
10% of 10 decks +10% synergy
Devoted Duelist
10% of 10 decks +9% synergy
Soul Warden
10% of 425 decks +9% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
9% of 418 decks +6% synergy
Strongarm Monk
9% of 425 decks +9% synergy
Tax Collector
9% of 159 decks +8% synergy
Jeskai Sage
9% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Serene Master
8% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
8% of 13 decks +4% synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
67% of 425 decks +65% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
65% of 425 decks +60% synergy
Path to Exile
64% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Congregate
61% of 425 decks +61% synergy
Counterspell
60% of 425 decks +25% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
57% of 425 decks +56% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
54% of 425 decks +51% synergy
Akroma's Will
50% of 425 decks +39% synergy
Generous Gift
44% of 425 decks +20% synergy
Dovin's Veto
40% of 425 decks +22% synergy
Faithful Mending
34% of 425 decks +31% synergy
Absorb
33% of 425 decks +32% synergy
Ojutai's Command
28% of 425 decks +27% synergy
Revitalize
27% of 425 decks +26% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
25% of 8 decks +21% synergy
Riot Control
24% of 425 decks +23% synergy
Jeskai Charm
24% of 425 decks +21% synergy
Lantern Flare
20% of 425 decks +20% synergy
Deflecting Palm
20% of 425 decks +15% synergy
Negate
20% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Arcane Denial
20% of 425 decks +3% synergy
Brainstorm
18% of 425 decks -3% synergy
Legion Leadership
17% of 167 decks +11% synergy
Chaos Warp
17% of 425 decks -3% synergy
Rally the Monastery
17% of 12 decks +15% synergy
War Report
15% of 425 decks +15% synergy
Soul's Grace
13% of 425 decks +13% synergy
Dawn's Truce
13% of 143 decks +5% synergy
Azorius Charm
12% of 425 decks +11% synergy
New Way Forward
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10% of 425 decks -7% synergy
Invoke the Divine
10% of 425 decks +9% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9% of 425 decks -1% synergy
Opt
9% of 425 decks -4% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
8% of 425 decks +7% synergy
Reward the Faithful
8% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7% of 349 decks -3% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Clever Concealment
6% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6% of 425 decks +3% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
54% of 425 decks +48% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
49% of 425 decks +47% synergy
Blasphemous Act
46% of 425 decks +24% synergy
Supreme Verdict
40% of 425 decks +24% synergy
Ponder
25% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Austere Command
20% of 425 decks +7% synergy
Sanctify
15% of 425 decks +15% synergy
Preordain
12% of 425 decks -2% synergy
Farewell
11% of 425 decks -6% synergy
Vandalblast
10% of 425 decks +1% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
10% of 425 decks +9% synergy
Distant Melody
9% of 425 decks +7% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Raise the Past
9% of 69 decks +8% synergy
Fumigate
8% of 425 decks +7% synergy
Relentless Assault
8% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Split Up
7% of 100 decks +5% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6% of 425 decks -4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
71% of 425 decks +70% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
58% of 425 decks +57% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
43% of 425 decks +40% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33% of 425 decks +9% synergy
Lightning Greaves
24% of 425 decks -1% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
22% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14% of 159 decks +11% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13% of 425 decks +13% synergy
Commander's Sphere
11% of 425 decks -6% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11% of 425 decks +9% synergy
Bident of Thassa
9% of 425 decks +0% synergy
Mind Stone
8% of 425 decks -7% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
8% of 425 decks +7% synergy
The Magic Mirror
7% of 425 decks +7% synergy
Spellbook
7% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Sunforger
7% of 425 decks +3% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
62% of 425 decks +61% synergy
Cleric Class
49% of 425 decks +48% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
32% of 96 decks +29% synergy
Skywise Teachings
28% of 425 decks +27% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
24% of 425 decks +21% synergy
Wizard Class
23% of 425 decks +21% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18% of 11 decks +9% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17% of 425 decks +13% synergy
Boon Reflection
12% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
11% of 425 decks +9% synergy
Kindred Discovery
10% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Leyline of Hope
10% of 154 decks +10% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
10% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
9% of 238 decks +9% synergy
Monk Class
9% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Remora
9% of 425 decks -5% synergy
Myth Realized
7% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Blind Obedience
7% of 425 decks +5% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6% of 241 decks +5% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
6% of 425 decks +5% synergy
Intruder Alarm
6% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Paradox Haze
6% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
58% of 425 decks +56% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
28% of 425 decks +20% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8% of 425 decks +7% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81% of 425 decks +47% synergy
Radiant Fountain
40% of 425 decks +40% synergy
Rogue's Passage
29% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
13% of 425 decks +11% synergy
Blighted Steppe
13% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12% of 425 decks +11% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10% of 425 decks -4% synergy
Minas Tirith
8% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 425 decks +0% synergy
Witch's Clinic
6% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of 425 decks +0% synergy
Three Tree City
5% of 147 decks +3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Arcane Signet
91% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Thought Vessel
73% of 425 decks +48% synergy
Azorius Signet
62% of 425 decks +23% synergy
Boros Signet
56% of 425 decks +21% synergy
Izzet Signet
54% of 425 decks +16% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52% of 425 decks +5% synergy
Talisman of Progress
49% of 425 decks +1% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45% of 425 decks -3% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
39% of 425 decks +34% synergy
Pristine Talisman
25% of 425 decks +24% synergy
Fellwar Stone
24% of 425 decks -10% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Mystic Monastery
78% of 425 decks +21% synergy
Exotic Orchard
67% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Battlefield Forge
59% of 425 decks +20% synergy
Shivan Reef
58% of 425 decks +21% synergy
Glacial Fortress
52% of 425 decks +3% synergy
Raugrin Triome
52% of 425 decks +13% synergy
Path of Ancestry
51% of 425 decks +23% synergy
Prairie Stream
48% of 425 decks +5% synergy
Training Center
46% of 425 decks +12% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Spectator Seating
45% of 425 decks +13% synergy
Sea of Clouds
45% of 425 decks +11% synergy
Sacred Foundry
45% of 425 decks +6% synergy
Sulfur Falls
45% of 425 decks -2% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44% of 425 decks +15% synergy
Steam Vents
43% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42% of 425 decks -3% synergy
Deserted Beach
27% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Evolving Wilds
25% of 425 decks -3% synergy
Tranquil Cove
24% of 425 decks +16% synergy
Sundown Pass
24% of 425 decks +4% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24% of 425 decks +16% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23% of 425 decks +17% synergy
Arid Mesa
23% of 425 decks -6% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21% of 425 decks -2% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21% of 425 decks -6% synergy
Perilous Landscape
19% of 165 decks -1% synergy
Scalding Tarn
19% of 425 decks -9% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18% of 425 decks -9% synergy
Flooded Strand
18% of 425 decks -11% synergy
Temple of Triumph
18% of 425 decks -7% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16% of 425 decks -4% synergy
Boros Garrison
14% of 425 decks +2% synergy
Azorius Chancery
14% of 425 decks -0% synergy
Myriad Landscape
12% of 425 decks -2% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12% of 425 decks -3% synergy
Port Town
9% of 425 decks -13% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
9% of 425 decks +8% synergy
Reflecting Pool
8% of 425 decks +1% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8% of 425 decks +1% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
7% of 425 decks +0% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
7% of 425 decks -13% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7% of 425 decks -1% synergy
Fabled Passage
6% of 425 decks -2% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
6% of 425 decks -15% synergy
Floodfarm Verge
6% of 99 decks -3% synergy
Rugged Prairie
6% of 425 decks -11% synergy
Meticulous Archive
6% of 243 decks -3% synergy
Elegant Parlor
5% of 243 decks -3% synergy