The Archimandrite (Commander) - Upgraded Prowess

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
100% of 2 decks +92% synergy
Flamehold Grappler
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
Sage of the Skies
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
100% of 2 decks +98% synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
100% of 2 decks +94% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
95% of 97 decks +92% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
86% of 97 decks +83% synergy
Monastery Mentor
97% of 97 decks +81% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
89% of 97 decks +81% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
81% of 97 decks +80% synergy
Mantis Rider
79% of 97 decks +78% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
81% of 97 decks +78% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
80% of 97 decks +75% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
75% of 97 decks +74% synergy
Student of Ojutai
73% of 97 decks +72% synergy
Top Cards
Jeskai Ascendancy
86% of 97 decks +68% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74% of 97 decks +6% synergy
True Conviction
73% of 97 decks +72% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
72% of 97 decks +70% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
72% of 97 decks +69% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
72% of 97 decks +44% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
65% of 97 decks +64% synergy
Mistfire Adept
64% of 97 decks +63% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
63% of 97 decks +62% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
62% of 97 decks +60% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
61% of 97 decks +58% synergy
Jeska's Will
18% of 97 decks +1% synergy
Rhystic Study
15% of 97 decks -7% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14% of 97 decks -6% synergy
Teferi's Protection
13% of 97 decks -3% synergy
Smothering Tithe
11% of 97 decks -11% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6% of 97 decks -11% synergy
Creatures
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
59% of 97 decks +58% synergy
Jeskai Elder
59% of 97 decks +58% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
59% of 97 decks +45% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
58% of 97 decks +57% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
55% of 97 decks +54% synergy
Githzerai Monk
55% of 97 decks +54% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
52% of 29 decks +44% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
51% of 97 decks +50% synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Serra Ascendant
48% of 97 decks +46% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
48% of 97 decks +45% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
44% of 97 decks +39% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
43% of 97 decks +42% synergy
Drumbellower
36% of 97 decks +34% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33% of 97 decks +26% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
32% of 97 decks +32% synergy
Lone Missionary
31% of 97 decks +31% synergy
Jeskai Sage
31% of 97 decks +31% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
31% of 97 decks +30% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
28% of 97 decks +27% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
27% of 97 decks +26% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
27% of 71 decks +25% synergy
Ledger Shredder
26% of 97 decks +22% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
23% of 97 decks +22% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
22% of 97 decks +21% synergy
Duelist of the Mind
21% of 47 decks +21% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
21% of 97 decks +20% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
19% of 97 decks +18% synergy
Strongarm Monk
19% of 97 decks +18% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
16% of 80 decks +16% synergy
Masako the Humorless
14% of 97 decks +14% synergy
Mirror Entity
14% of 97 decks +13% synergy
Stratus Dancer
12% of 97 decks +12% synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
11% of 97 decks +11% synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
11% of 28 decks +9% synergy
Serene Master
10% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Taurean Mauler
10% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
9% of 96 decks +6% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
9% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Jeskai Student
8% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Schema Thief
8% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
8% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Soul Warden
8% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
8% of 73 decks +8% synergy
Homura, Human Ascendant
7% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Soltari Monk
7% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
7% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
7% of 97 decks -1% synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
62% of 97 decks +40% synergy
Counterspell
59% of 97 decks +24% synergy
Path to Exile
59% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
56% of 97 decks +53% synergy
Union of the Third Path
54% of 97 decks +53% synergy
Lightning Helix
53% of 97 decks +50% synergy
Rally the Monastery
50% of 2 decks +48% synergy
Jeskai Revelation
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
New Way Forward
50% of 2 decks +46% synergy
Akroma's Will
41% of 97 decks +31% synergy
Generous Gift
41% of 97 decks +18% synergy
Congregate
40% of 97 decks +40% synergy
Absorb
38% of 97 decks +37% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
37% of 97 decks +33% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
35% of 97 decks +34% synergy
Jeskai Charm
32% of 97 decks +29% synergy
Dovin's Veto
32% of 97 decks +14% synergy
Faithful Mending
31% of 97 decks +28% synergy
Negate
29% of 97 decks +11% synergy
Ojutai's Command
28% of 97 decks +27% synergy
Chaos Warp
28% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Lantern Flare
25% of 97 decks +24% synergy
Arcane Denial
24% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Brainstorm
23% of 97 decks +1% synergy
Revitalize
22% of 97 decks +21% synergy
Deflecting Palm
21% of 97 decks +15% synergy
Riot Control
16% of 97 decks +16% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Legion Leadership
13% of 31 decks +6% synergy
Azorius Charm
11% of 97 decks +10% synergy
War Report
9% of 97 decks +9% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9% of 97 decks -8% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
8% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8% of 97 decks +6% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8% of 97 decks +1% synergy
Lightning Bolt
8% of 97 decks -0% synergy
Opt
8% of 97 decks -5% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6% of 80 decks -4% synergy
Soul's Grace
6% of 97 decks +6% synergy
Invoke the Divine
6% of 97 decks +6% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Reward the Faithful
5% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Transcendent Message
5% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Clever Concealment
5% of 97 decks +0% synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
35% of 97 decks +29% synergy
Blasphemous Act
32% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
30% of 97 decks +28% synergy
Austere Command
28% of 97 decks +15% synergy
Supreme Verdict
26% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Ponder
20% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Preordain
18% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Farewell
14% of 97 decks -2% synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
11% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Sanctify
10% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Distant Melody
10% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Relentless Assault
10% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Fell the Mighty
9% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Vandalblast
9% of 97 decks +0% synergy
Fumigate
8% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8% of 97 decks -2% synergy
Windfall
6% of 97 decks -6% synergy
Bond of Discipline
5% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5% of 97 decks -1% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
55% of 97 decks +52% synergy
Venser's Journal
52% of 97 decks +50% synergy
Ivory Tower
51% of 97 decks +50% synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
50% of 2 decks +43% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
40% of 97 decks +40% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29% of 97 decks +25% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Lightning Greaves
16% of 97 decks -9% synergy
Commander's Sphere
13% of 97 decks -4% synergy
Bident of Thassa
12% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Mind Stone
9% of 97 decks -6% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Sunforger
8% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Jeskai Banner
7% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6% of 97 decks +6% synergy
The Magic Mirror
5% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
50% of 2 decks +40% synergy
Aligned Heart
50% of 2 decks +38% synergy
Path of Bravery
45% of 97 decks +45% synergy
Cleric Class
34% of 97 decks +34% synergy
Skywise Teachings
30% of 97 decks +29% synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
29% of 14 decks +28% synergy
Wizard Class
23% of 97 decks +21% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
21% of 97 decks +16% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
15% of 97 decks +13% synergy
Kindred Discovery
14% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Myth Realized
12% of 97 decks +12% synergy
Monk Class
12% of 97 decks +11% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11% of 55 decks +10% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
10% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Mystic Remora
10% of 97 decks -4% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
9% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7% of 54 decks +7% synergy
Boon Reflection
5% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
5% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
30% of 97 decks +22% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75% of 97 decks +41% synergy
Rogue's Passage
28% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Radiant Fountain
23% of 97 decks +22% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11% of 97 decks -3% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
9% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
7% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7% of 97 decks -0% synergy
Blighted Steppe
6% of 97 decks +6% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of 97 decks +1% synergy
Minas Tirith
6% of 97 decks -0% synergy
Temple of the False God
6% of 97 decks -0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88% of 97 decks -2% synergy
Sol Ring
86% of 97 decks -4% synergy
Thought Vessel
68% of 97 decks +42% synergy
Azorius Signet
60% of 97 decks +21% synergy
Boros Signet
53% of 97 decks +18% synergy
Izzet Signet
52% of 97 decks +13% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43% of 97 decks -4% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40% of 97 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Progress
38% of 97 decks -10% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32% of 97 decks +27% synergy
Fellwar Stone
32% of 97 decks -2% synergy
Pristine Talisman
21% of 97 decks +20% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93% of 97 decks +0% synergy
Mystic Monastery
77% of 97 decks +20% synergy
Exotic Orchard
58% of 97 decks -4% synergy
Shivan Reef
56% of 97 decks +19% synergy
Battlefield Forge
56% of 97 decks +17% synergy
Glacial Fortress
56% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Prairie Stream
51% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Sulfur Falls
48% of 97 decks +1% synergy
Path of Ancestry
45% of 97 decks +17% synergy
Raugrin Triome
40% of 97 decks +2% synergy
Sea of Clouds
39% of 97 decks +6% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38% of 97 decks +9% synergy
Training Center
37% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35% of 97 decks -7% synergy
Sacred Foundry
34% of 97 decks -5% synergy
Deserted Beach
33% of 97 decks +10% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33% of 97 decks +6% synergy
Spectator Seating
33% of 97 decks +1% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
32% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Steam Vents
30% of 97 decks -11% synergy
Temple of Triumph
29% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Sundown Pass
28% of 97 decks +8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
27% of 97 decks -1% synergy
Flooded Strand
24% of 97 decks -6% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22% of 97 decks -1% synergy
Arid Mesa
22% of 97 decks -7% synergy
Scalding Tarn
21% of 97 decks -7% synergy
Perilous Landscape
20% of 30 decks -1% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20% of 97 decks +11% synergy
Boros Garrison
19% of 97 decks +7% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18% of 97 decks +12% synergy
Tranquil Cove
18% of 97 decks +9% synergy
Azorius Chancery
18% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Myriad Landscape
16% of 97 decks +3% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14% of 97 decks -0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of 97 decks -6% synergy
Port Town
13% of 97 decks -9% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12% of 97 decks -8% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
10% of 97 decks +9% synergy
Fabled Passage
10% of 97 decks +2% synergy
Ferrous Lake
9% of 47 decks -4% synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8% of 48 decks +2% synergy
Reflecting Pool
8% of 97 decks +1% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
8% of 97 decks -9% synergy
Sacred Peaks
7% of 97 decks +5% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Molten Tributary
6% of 97 decks +4% synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6% of 97 decks -1% synergy