The Archimandrite (Commander) - Expensive 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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Aligned Heart
100% of 1 decks +88% synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
100% of 1 decks +92% synergy
Frostcliff Siege
100% of 1 decks +90% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
100% of 1 decks +96% synergy
Lyse Hext
100% of 1 decks +99% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serra Ascendant
95% of 42 decks +93% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
93% of 42 decks +87% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
88% of 42 decks +87% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
86% of 42 decks +83% synergy
Monastery Mentor
98% of 42 decks +82% synergy
True Conviction
83% of 42 decks +82% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
83% of 42 decks +80% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
79% of 42 decks +77% synergy
Mantis Rider
79% of 42 decks +77% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
81% of 42 decks +77% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86% of 42 decks +17% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
81% of 42 decks +73% synergy
Venser's Journal
79% of 42 decks +77% synergy
Akroma's Will
79% of 42 decks +68% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
79% of 42 decks +50% synergy
Student of Ojutai
76% of 42 decks +75% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
74% of 42 decks +71% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
74% of 42 decks +56% synergy
Union of the Third Path
71% of 42 decks +71% synergy
Boros Charm
71% of 42 decks +50% synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
48% of 42 decks +25% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
31% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Smothering Tithe
26% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Jeska's Will
24% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Teferi's Protection
19% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17% of 42 decks -4% synergy
The One Ring
14% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Ancient Tomb
12% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10% of 42 decks -7% synergy
Deflecting Swat
7% of 42 decks -7% synergy
Creatures
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
67% of 42 decks +66% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
67% of 42 decks +66% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
62% of 42 decks +59% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
55% of 42 decks +49% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
55% of 42 decks +41% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
52% of 42 decks +51% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
52% of 42 decks +49% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
52% of 42 decks +45% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
48% of 42 decks +47% synergy
Ledger Shredder
48% of 42 decks +44% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
48% of 21 decks +40% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
40% of 42 decks +40% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
36% of 42 decks +35% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
33% of 42 decks +33% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
31% of 42 decks +30% synergy
Drumbellower
31% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
29% of 31 decks +28% synergy
Roaming Throne
29% of 31 decks +24% synergy
Githzerai Monk
29% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
29% of 21 decks +27% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
24% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Mistfire Adept
24% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
21% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
21% of 34 decks +20% synergy
Lone Missionary
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Masako the Humorless
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Mirror Entity
17% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Schema Thief
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Jeskai Elder
14% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
12% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Stratus Dancer
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Soul Warden
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
10% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Homura, Human Ascendant
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Serene Master
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Taurean Mauler
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Instants
New Way Forward
100% of 1 decks +96% synergy
Path to Exile
71% of 42 decks +20% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
67% of 42 decks +65% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
67% of 42 decks +62% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
62% of 42 decks +61% synergy
Lightning Helix
60% of 42 decks +57% synergy
Counterspell
57% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Rally the Monastery
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Congregate
48% of 42 decks +47% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
36% of 42 decks +34% synergy
Ojutai's Command
29% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Absorb
29% of 42 decks +27% synergy
Faithful Mending
29% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Generous Gift
29% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Revitalize
26% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Dovin's Veto
24% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Riot Control
21% of 42 decks +21% synergy
Arcane Denial
21% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Lantern Flare
19% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Azorius Charm
19% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Jeskai Charm
19% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Deflecting Palm
19% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Legion Leadership
19% of 21 decks +12% synergy
Soul's Grace
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
War Report
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Mana Drain
14% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Brainstorm
14% of 42 decks -8% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
12% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Chaos Warp
12% of 42 decks -8% synergy
Reward the Faithful
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Valakut Awakening
10% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Narset's Reversal
10% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10% of 42 decks -1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10% of 42 decks -8% synergy
Invoke the Divine
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Lorehold Command
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
7% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Lightning Bolt
7% of 42 decks -1% synergy
Opt
7% of 42 decks -6% synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Supreme Verdict
40% of 42 decks +25% synergy
Crash Through
38% of 42 decks +32% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
33% of 42 decks +32% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Farewell
31% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Austere Command
26% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Sanctify
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
12% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Preordain
12% of 42 decks -2% synergy
Fumigate
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Distant Melody
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Relentless Assault
10% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Vandalblast
10% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Ponder
10% of 42 decks -7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7% of 42 decks -3% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
60% of 42 decks +59% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
55% of 42 decks +54% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
50% of 42 decks +46% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29% of 21 decks +25% synergy
Lightning Greaves
19% of 42 decks -6% synergy
Mind Stone
14% of 42 decks -1% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Bident of Thassa
12% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Commander's Sphere
12% of 42 decks -5% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
The Magic Mirror
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Spellbook
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Shadowspear
10% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10% of 42 decks -5% synergy
Field-Tested Frying Pan
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
62% of 42 decks +61% synergy
Cleric Class
36% of 42 decks +35% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
30% of 10 decks +26% synergy
Skywise Teachings
26% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26% of 42 decks +25% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20% of 25 decks +17% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
19% of 42 decks +16% synergy
Boon Reflection
17% of 42 decks +17% synergy
Wizard Class
17% of 42 decks +15% synergy
Mystic Remora
17% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Blind Obedience
14% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Monk Class
12% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Kindred Discovery
12% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Intruder Alarm
10% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Arcane Adaptation
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
7% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Paradox Haze
7% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Land Tax
7% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
55% of 42 decks +53% synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
31% of 42 decks +23% synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Narset Transcendent
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
79% of 42 decks +44% synergy
Radiant Fountain
38% of 42 decks +38% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36% of 42 decks +22% synergy
Rogue's Passage
26% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19% of 42 decks +13% synergy
Minas Tirith
17% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Witch's Clinic
12% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Blighted Steppe
10% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Command Beacon
10% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Urza's Saga
10% of 42 decks +1% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Arcane Signet
93% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
88% of 42 decks +63% synergy
Azorius Signet
57% of 42 decks +19% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Boros Signet
52% of 42 decks +18% synergy
Talisman of Progress
52% of 42 decks +5% synergy
Izzet Signet
45% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
40% of 42 decks +35% synergy
Pristine Talisman
26% of 42 decks +26% synergy
Fellwar Stone
24% of 42 decks -10% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Mana Crypt
7% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Lands
Hallowed Fountain
95% of 42 decks +53% synergy
Command Tower
95% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Sacred Foundry
93% of 42 decks +54% synergy
Raugrin Triome
90% of 42 decks +52% synergy
Steam Vents
90% of 42 decks +50% synergy
Spectator Seating
79% of 42 decks +46% synergy
Scalding Tarn
76% of 42 decks +48% synergy
Arid Mesa
76% of 42 decks +48% synergy
Training Center
76% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Sea of Clouds
74% of 42 decks +41% synergy
Flooded Strand
71% of 42 decks +42% synergy
Exotic Orchard
62% of 42 decks +0% synergy
Mystic Monastery
60% of 42 decks +2% synergy
Tundra
52% of 42 decks +41% synergy
Plateau
50% of 42 decks +38% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50% of 42 decks +28% synergy
Volcanic Island
48% of 42 decks +36% synergy
Shivan Reef
48% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Sundown Pass
45% of 42 decks +25% synergy
Deserted Beach
45% of 42 decks +22% synergy
Battlefield Forge
45% of 42 decks +7% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Path of Ancestry
36% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36% of 42 decks -9% synergy
Glacial Fortress
36% of 42 decks -13% synergy
Sulfur Falls
33% of 42 decks -14% synergy
City of Brass
24% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Reflecting Pool
21% of 42 decks +14% synergy
Elegant Parlor
19% of 26 decks +11% synergy
Thundering Falls
19% of 26 decks +10% synergy
Meticulous Archive
19% of 26 decks +10% synergy
Prismatic Vista
19% of 42 decks +15% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19% of 42 decks +12% synergy
Misty Rainforest
19% of 42 decks +11% synergy
Evolving Wilds
19% of 42 decks -9% synergy
Marsh Flats
17% of 42 decks +10% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Fabled Passage
17% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Prairie Stream
17% of 42 decks -27% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14% of 42 decks +9% synergy
Wooded Foothills
14% of 42 decks +8% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Tranquil Cove
14% of 42 decks +6% synergy
Boros Garrison
14% of 42 decks +3% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 42 decks -6% synergy
Perilous Landscape
14% of 21 decks -6% synergy
Polluted Delta
12% of 42 decks +4% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12% of 42 decks -3% synergy
Azorius Chancery
12% of 42 decks -3% synergy