The Archimandrite (Commander) - Expensive 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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
100% of 9 decks +97% synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
100% of 9 decks +92% synergy
Rhox Faithmender
89% of 9 decks +88% synergy
Mantis Rider
89% of 9 decks +88% synergy
True Conviction
89% of 9 decks +87% synergy
Serra Ascendant
89% of 9 decks +86% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
89% of 9 decks +86% synergy
Monastery Mentor
100% of 9 decks +84% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
78% of 9 decks +77% synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
78% of 9 decks +77% synergy
Top Cards
Ojutai Exemplars
78% of 9 decks +77% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
78% of 9 decks +74% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
78% of 9 decks +72% synergy
Akroma's Will
78% of 9 decks +67% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
78% of 9 decks +60% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
78% of 9 decks +49% synergy
Venser's Journal
67% of 9 decks +65% synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
67% of 9 decks +64% synergy
Heliod's Intervention
67% of 9 decks +62% synergy
Austere Command
67% of 9 decks +54% synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56% of 9 decks +40% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33% of 9 decks +12% synergy
Smothering Tithe
33% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Teferi's Protection
22% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Rhystic Study
22% of 9 decks -1% synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
The One Ring
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Ancient Tomb
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Creatures
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
56% of 9 decks +52% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
56% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Student of Ojutai
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Mistfire Adept
44% of 9 decks +43% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
44% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
44% of 9 decks +39% synergy
Masako the Humorless
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Githzerai Monk
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
33% of 9 decks +32% synergy
Ledger Shredder
33% of 9 decks +29% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33% of 3 decks +26% synergy
Gandalf of the Secret Fire
29% of 7 decks +28% synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
29% of 7 decks +27% synergy
Stratus Dancer
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Lone Missionary
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Unsettled Mariner
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Jeskai Elder
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Drumbellower
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Sun Titan
22% of 9 decks +15% synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
12% of 8 decks +12% synergy
Alabaster Mage
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Arctic Aven
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Fleet-Footed Monk
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Enclave Cryptologist
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Monk Realist
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Bloodfire Enforcers
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Academy Loremaster
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Homura, Human Ascendant
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Elite Arcanist
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Lotus Path Djinn
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Skyboon Evangelist
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Schema Thief
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Serene Master
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Jeskai Sage
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Archetype of Courage
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Tomik, Distinguished Advokist
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
67% of 9 decks +45% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67% of 9 decks -2% synergy
Faithful Mending
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Congregate
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Union of the Third Path
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Absorb
44% of 9 decks +43% synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
44% of 9 decks +43% synergy
Lightning Helix
44% of 9 decks +42% synergy
Generous Gift
44% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Counterspell
44% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Path to Exile
44% of 9 decks -7% synergy
Lantern Flare
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Beacon of Immortality
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
22% of 9 decks +20% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Arcane Denial
22% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Rustler Rampage
20% of 5 decks +20% synergy
Mortal's Ardor
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Bathe in Light
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Revivify
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Moment of Heroism
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Swift Justice
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Infiltrate
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Double Cleave
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Aura Blast
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
You Come to a River
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Brought Back
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Reinterpret
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Revitalize
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Take Up the Shield
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Riot Control
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Ojutai's Command
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Psychotic Fury
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Jwari Disruption
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Kabira Takedown
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Azorius Charm
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Shadow Rift
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Valakut Awakening
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Clever Concealment
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Deflecting Palm
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Swan Song
11% of 9 decks -1% synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11% of 9 decks -6% synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
67% of 9 decks +63% synergy
Farewell
44% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Blasphemous Act
33% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Sanctify
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Assault Strobe
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Emeria's Call
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Thrilling Discovery
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Fell the Mighty
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Relentless Assault
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Crash Through
22% of 9 decks +16% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22% of 9 decks +12% synergy
Supreme Verdict
22% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Healing Hands
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Survival Cache
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Sculpted Sunburst
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Mind Spring
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Bond of Discipline
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Hour of Revelation
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Enter the Infinite
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Ondu Inversion
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Artful Dodge
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Winds of Abandon
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Vandalblast
11% of 9 decks +2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ivory Tower
56% of 9 decks +55% synergy
Mind Stone
56% of 9 decks +40% synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Runechanter's Pike
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Brass Knuckles
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Dolmen Gate
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Spellbook
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Embercleave
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Sunforger
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Basilisk Collar
11% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11% of 9 decks -4% synergy
Commander's Sphere
11% of 9 decks -6% synergy
Lightning Greaves
11% of 9 decks -14% synergy
Enchantments
Cleric Class
44% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
40% of 5 decks +39% synergy
Skywise Teachings
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Path of Bravery
33% of 9 decks +33% synergy
Aggravated Assault
33% of 9 decks +31% synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Monk Class
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12% of 8 decks +11% synergy
Street Riot
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Promise of Tomorrow
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Bedlam
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Ajani's Welcome
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Staggering Insight
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
City on Fire
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Kindred Discovery
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Mystic Remora
11% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
56% of 9 decks +53% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78% of 9 decks +43% synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Sandstone Needle
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Witch's Clinic
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Radiant Fountain
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Lotus Field
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Command Beacon
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Minas Tirith
11% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Urza's Saga
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Sol Ring
78% of 9 decks -12% synergy
Thought Vessel
67% of 9 decks +41% synergy
Azorius Signet
67% of 9 decks +28% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67% of 9 decks +19% synergy
Boros Signet
56% of 9 decks +21% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Talisman of Progress
56% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
44% of 9 decks +39% synergy
Fellwar Stone
44% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Izzet Signet
44% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33% of 9 decks +23% synergy
Pristine Talisman
22% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Mana Crypt
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
The Celestus
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Mox Tantalite
11% of 9 decks +9% synergy
Sol Talisman
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Wand of the Worldsoul
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Lands
Spectator Seating
100% of 9 decks +68% synergy
Sea of Clouds
100% of 9 decks +67% synergy
Training Center
100% of 9 decks +66% synergy
Raugrin Triome
100% of 9 decks +62% synergy
Command Tower
100% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Deserted Beach
89% of 9 decks +66% synergy
Scalding Tarn
89% of 9 decks +61% synergy
Arid Mesa
89% of 9 decks +60% synergy
Sacred Foundry
89% of 9 decks +50% synergy
Steam Vents
89% of 9 decks +48% synergy
Sundown Pass
78% of 9 decks +57% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78% of 9 decks +36% synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67% of 9 decks +44% synergy
Flooded Strand
67% of 9 decks +37% synergy
Exotic Orchard
67% of 9 decks +5% synergy
Battlefield Forge
44% of 9 decks +6% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44% of 9 decks -0% synergy
Sulfur Falls
44% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Glacial Fortress
44% of 9 decks -4% synergy
Mystic Monastery
44% of 9 decks -13% synergy
Elegant Parlor
40% of 5 decks +32% synergy
Thundering Falls
40% of 5 decks +31% synergy
Meticulous Archive
40% of 5 decks +31% synergy
Wooded Foothills
33% of 9 decks +27% synergy
Marsh Flats
33% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Misty Rainforest
33% of 9 decks +26% synergy
Fabled Passage
33% of 9 decks +25% synergy
Plateau
33% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Tundra
33% of 9 decks +22% synergy
Shivan Reef
33% of 9 decks -3% synergy
Prismatic Vista
22% of 9 decks +18% synergy
City of Brass
22% of 9 decks +13% synergy
Volcanic Island
22% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Boros Garrison
22% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22% of 9 decks -7% synergy
Prairie Stream
22% of 9 decks -21% synergy
Cliffgate
11% of 9 decks +11% synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11% of 9 decks +10% synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11% of 9 decks +8% synergy
Cavern of Souls
11% of 9 decks +7% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Windswept Heath
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Reflecting Pool
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11% of 9 decks +4% synergy
Polluted Delta
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy
Tranquil Cove
11% of 9 decks +3% synergy