The Archimandrite (Commander) - Budget 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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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
Elsha, Threefold Master
50% of 2 decks +42% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
86% of 42 decks +83% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
83% of 42 decks +76% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
76% of 42 decks +75% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
76% of 42 decks +75% synergy
Student of Ojutai
74% of 42 decks +73% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
74% of 42 decks +73% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
74% of 42 decks +71% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
71% of 42 decks +70% synergy
Mantis Rider
69% of 42 decks +68% synergy
Monastery Mentor
83% of 42 decks +68% synergy
Top Cards
Whirlwind of Thought
86% of 42 decks +57% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
79% of 42 decks +61% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
74% of 42 decks +60% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71% of 42 decks +3% synergy
True Conviction
67% of 42 decks +65% synergy
Congregate
64% of 42 decks +64% synergy
Union of the Third Path
64% of 42 decks +64% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
64% of 42 decks +63% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
62% of 42 decks +61% synergy
Ivory Tower
62% of 42 decks +61% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
90% of 42 decks +88% synergy
Creatures
Soulfire Grand Master
62% of 42 decks +58% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
60% of 42 decks +59% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
57% of 42 decks +54% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
57% of 42 decks +53% synergy
Githzerai Monk
55% of 42 decks +54% synergy
Mistfire Adept
52% of 42 decks +51% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
52% of 42 decks +47% synergy
Lone Missionary
50% of 42 decks +50% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
50% of 42 decks +49% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
50% of 2 decks +44% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50% of 14 decks +43% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
43% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Jeskai Elder
40% of 42 decks +40% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
38% of 42 decks +38% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
33% of 42 decks +33% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
31% of 42 decks +30% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
29% of 14 decks +27% synergy
Schema Thief
26% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
26% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
24% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Mirror Entity
24% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
23% of 35 decks +23% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
21% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
19% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
19% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
19% of 32 decks +17% synergy
Magnanimous Magistrate
17% of 42 decks +17% synergy
Stratus Dancer
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
17% of 18 decks +16% synergy
Strongarm Monk
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Serene Master
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Soul Warden
14% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Drumbellower
14% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
12% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Drogskol Reaver
12% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
12% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Ledger Shredder
10% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
10% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Golden-Tail Disciple
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Masako the Humorless
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Jeskai Sage
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Instants
Lightning Helix
60% of 42 decks +57% synergy
Ojutai's Command
57% of 42 decks +56% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
55% of 42 decks +53% synergy
Absorb
52% of 42 decks +51% synergy
Jeskai Charm
50% of 42 decks +47% synergy
Faithful Mending
48% of 42 decks +45% synergy
Counterspell
48% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Path to Exile
48% of 42 decks -3% synergy
Boros Charm
45% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
43% of 42 decks +39% synergy
Riot Control
40% of 42 decks +40% synergy
Revitalize
36% of 42 decks +35% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33% of 42 decks +33% synergy
Negate
33% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Generous Gift
33% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Lantern Flare
31% of 42 decks +31% synergy
Deflecting Palm
31% of 42 decks +26% synergy
War Report
26% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Brainstorm
24% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Invoke the Divine
21% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Legion Leadership
21% of 14 decks +15% synergy
Chaos Warp
21% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
19% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Azorius Charm
19% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Dovin's Veto
19% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Reward the Faithful
17% of 42 decks +17% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Opt
17% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Soul's Grace
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Lorehold Command
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Arcane Denial
10% of 42 decks -7% synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Divine Offering
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Izzet Charm
7% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Wear // Tear
7% of 42 decks -1% synergy
Akroma's Will
7% of 42 decks -4% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
48% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
45% of 42 decks +44% synergy
Austere Command
43% of 42 decks +30% synergy
Sanctify
33% of 42 decks +33% synergy
Blasphemous Act
24% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Ponder
19% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Preordain
17% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Distant Melody
14% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Supreme Verdict
14% of 42 decks -1% synergy
Deafening Clarion
12% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Fumigate
12% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Bond of Discipline
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Fell the Mighty
7% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Relentless Assault
7% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
52% of 42 decks +52% synergy
Venser's Journal
45% of 42 decks +44% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Sunforger
19% of 42 decks +15% synergy
Commander's Sphere
19% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Mind Stone
10% of 42 decks -6% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Spellbook
7% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
60% of 42 decks +59% synergy
Cleric Class
43% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Leyline of Hope
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Wizard Class
26% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Skywise Teachings
24% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19% of 42 decks +15% synergy
Monk Class
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Boon Reflection
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Myth Realized
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Blind Obedience
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Paradox Haze
10% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
52% of 42 decks +50% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
36% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62% of 42 decks +27% synergy
Radiant Fountain
38% of 42 decks +38% synergy
Rogue's Passage
33% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Blighted Steppe
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Minas Tirith
7% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88% of 42 decks -1% synergy
Sol Ring
86% of 42 decks -4% synergy
Azorius Signet
64% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Izzet Signet
62% of 42 decks +24% synergy
Boros Signet
57% of 42 decks +22% synergy
Thought Vessel
55% of 42 decks +29% synergy
Pristine Talisman
45% of 42 decks +45% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
45% of 42 decks +40% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45% of 42 decks -2% synergy
Talisman of Progress
38% of 42 decks -10% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38% of 42 decks -10% synergy
Fellwar Stone
31% of 42 decks -3% synergy
Midnight Clock
10% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90% of 42 decks -2% synergy
Mystic Monastery
83% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Battlefield Forge
67% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Exotic Orchard
64% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Prairie Stream
62% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Path of Ancestry
52% of 42 decks +25% synergy
Shivan Reef
52% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
50% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
48% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Tranquil Cove
45% of 42 decks +37% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Evolving Wilds
43% of 42 decks +15% synergy
Temple of Triumph
40% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Sulfur Falls
38% of 42 decks -9% synergy
Perilous Landscape
36% of 14 decks +15% synergy
Glacial Fortress
33% of 42 decks -16% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
29% of 42 decks -16% synergy
Azorius Chancery
26% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Boros Garrison
24% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Port Town
24% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21% of 42 decks -7% synergy
Myriad Landscape
19% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 42 decks -6% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12% of 42 decks -8% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10% of 42 decks -11% synergy
Sea of Clouds
10% of 42 decks -24% synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Thriving Heath
7% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Rustvale Bridge
7% of 42 decks -2% synergy
Cascade Bluffs
7% of 42 decks -11% synergy
Deserted Beach
7% of 42 decks -16% synergy