The Archimandrite (Commander) - Budget 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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Monastery Swiftspear
100% of 9 decks +97% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
100% of 9 decks +92% synergy
Jeskai Elder
89% of 9 decks +88% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
89% of 9 decks +88% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
89% of 9 decks +86% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
78% of 9 decks +77% synergy
Student of Ojutai
78% of 9 decks +77% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
78% of 9 decks +76% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
78% of 9 decks +76% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
78% of 9 decks +75% synergy
Top Cards
Jeskai Charm
78% of 9 decks +75% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
78% of 9 decks +74% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
78% of 9 decks +74% synergy
Monastery Mentor
78% of 9 decks +62% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
78% of 9 decks +60% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
67% of 9 decks +66% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
67% of 9 decks +66% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
67% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
67% of 9 decks +38% synergy
Counterspell
67% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
100% of 9 decks +97% synergy
Creatures
Duelist of the Mind
100% of 2 decks +100% synergy
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
100% of 1 decks +97% synergy
Lone Missionary
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Githzerai Monk
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Mantis Rider
56% of 9 decks +54% synergy
Mistfire Adept
56% of 9 decks +54% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
56% of 9 decks +50% synergy
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
50% of 2 decks +50% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Strongarm Monk
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Jeskai Sage
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Mirror Entity
33% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Siani, Eye of the Storm
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Schema Thief
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Soul Warden
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Drumbellower
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Archivist of Gondor
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Envoy of Okinec Ahau
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Geological Appraiser
17% of 6 decks +17% synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Akal Pakal, First Among Equals
17% of 6 decks +16% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
17% of 6 decks +15% synergy
Nimble Innovator
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dwarven Priest
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Stonebound Mentor
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dueling Coach
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Ugin's Conjurant
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Droning Bureaucrats
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Efreet Weaponmaster
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dragon's Eye Sentry
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Resolute Blademaster
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Council of the Absolute
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Golden-Tail Disciple
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Pride Guardian
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Instants
Union of the Third Path
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Absorb
56% of 9 decks +54% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Negate
56% of 9 decks +38% synergy
Path to Exile
56% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56% of 9 decks -13% synergy
Congregate
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Lightning Helix
44% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Faithful Mending
44% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Chaos Warp
44% of 9 decks +24% synergy
Generous Gift
44% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Intrude on the Mind
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Revitalize
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Riot Control
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Ojutai's Command
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
Dovin's Veto
33% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Lantern Flare
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Benevolent Offering
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Deflecting Palm
22% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Opt
22% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Boros Charm
22% of 9 decks +1% synergy
Brainstorm
22% of 9 decks +0% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14% of 7 decks +4% synergy
Healing Salve
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Blessed Wine
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Ray of Dissolution
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Angel's Mercy
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Exile
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Ritual of Rejuvenation
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Swift Justice
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Meditation Puzzle
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Blossoming Calm
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Creative Outburst
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Odds // Ends
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dazzling Reflection
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Soul's Grace
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
War Report
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Invoke the Divine
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Lorehold Command
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Azorius Charm
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Render Silent
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Surge of Salvation
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Delay
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
44% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Preordain
44% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
33% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Ponder
33% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Blasphemous Act
33% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Healing Hands
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Mythos of Vadrok
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Sanctify
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Fumigate
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Response // Resurgence
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Distant Melody
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Crash Through
22% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Benediction of Moons
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Gerrard's Wisdom
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Energy Bolt
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Cleaver Riot
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Search Warrant
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Survival Cache
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Archangel's Light
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Solemn Offering
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Kayla's Command
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Divine Congregation
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Bond of Discipline
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Temporal Firestorm
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Anger of the Gods
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Deafening Clarion
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Heroes Remembered
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
White Sun's Twilight
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Fell the Mighty
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Chain Reaction
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Relentless Assault
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Deep Analysis
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Serum Visions
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Vandalblast
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Supreme Verdict
11% of 9 decks -4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Ivory Tower
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
56% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Sunforger
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Commander's Sphere
22% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Candy Trail
14% of 7 decks +14% synergy
Potion of Healing
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Staff of Nin
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Fountain of Renewal
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Wizard's Rockets
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Witching Well
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Azorius Locket
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Spellbook
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Venser's Journal
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Mind Stone
11% of 9 decks -4% synergy
Enchantments
True Conviction
44% of 9 decks +43% synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
33% of 3 decks +33% synergy
Cleric Class
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
33% of 3 decks +32% synergy
Wizard Class
33% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Skywise Teachings
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Path of Bravery
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Font of Vigor
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Divine Favor
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Bewitching Leechcraft
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Sunbond
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Knighthood
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dovin's Acuity
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Faith's Fetters
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Tale of Tinúviel
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Righteous Authority
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Military Intelligence
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Monk Class
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Blind Obedience
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
33% of 9 decks +25% synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dovin Baan
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Radiant Fountain
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Looming Spires
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Sandstone Bridge
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Blighted Steppe
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Ghost Quarter
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Rogue's Passage
11% of 9 decks -10% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78% of 9 decks -11% synergy
Sol Ring
67% of 9 decks -23% synergy
Azorius Signet
56% of 9 decks +17% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44% of 9 decks +39% synergy
Boros Signet
44% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Izzet Signet
44% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Thought Vessel
33% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Fellwar Stone
33% of 9 decks -0% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33% of 9 decks -14% synergy
Pristine Talisman
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Talisman of Progress
22% of 9 decks -26% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
22% of 9 decks -26% synergy
Midnight Clock
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Lands
Mystic Monastery
78% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Command Tower
78% of 9 decks -15% synergy
Shivan Reef
67% of 9 decks +30% synergy
Battlefield Forge
67% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Prairie Stream
56% of 9 decks +12% synergy
Exotic Orchard
56% of 9 decks -6% synergy
Tranquil Cove
44% of 9 decks +36% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Azorius Chancery
33% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Temple of Triumph
33% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Evolving Wilds
33% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Path of Ancestry
33% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Glacial Fortress
33% of 9 decks -16% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22% of 9 decks +14% synergy
Boros Garrison
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22% of 9 decks -7% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
22% of 9 decks -23% synergy
Sulfur Falls
22% of 9 decks -25% synergy
Archway Commons
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Prismari Campus
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Glacial Floodplain
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Boros Guildgate
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Molten Tributary
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Sacred Peaks
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Thriving Heath
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Thriving Isle
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Thriving Bluff
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Myriad Landscape
11% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Sea of Clouds
11% of 9 decks -22% synergy