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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

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Jeskai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#809 Current Rank
#960 Last Week
#765 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Archimandrite.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Archimandrite decks.

Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+25% Synergy $0.77
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+20% Synergy $4.33
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+8% Synergy $1.17
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+8% Synergy $8.16
Urianger Augurelt Urianger Augurelt
+5% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Archimandrite's abilities and overall game plan.

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+70% Synergy $2.03
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+66% Synergy $0.73
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+59% Synergy $0.11
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+56% Synergy $0.11
True Conviction True Conviction
+55% Synergy $3.92
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+54% Synergy $0.04
Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+53% Synergy $0.26
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+53% Synergy $0.17
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+53% Synergy $0.79
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+52% Synergy $17.46

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Archimandrite decks.

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+52% Synergy $8.70
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+51% Synergy $9.23
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+51% Synergy $0.41
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+49% Synergy $0.49
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+49% Synergy $1.37
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+49% Synergy $0.32
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+47% Synergy $1.86
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+32% Synergy $0.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+37% Synergy $10.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $48.94
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.06
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $48.08
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $26.15
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $34.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $46.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Archimandrite's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+49% Synergy $0.50
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $29.17
Sage of the Skies Sage of the Skies
+46% Synergy $0.22
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+45% Synergy $3.27
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+44% Synergy $0.07
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $2.78
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+42% Synergy $0.42
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+42% Synergy $0.10
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+39% Synergy $0.14
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+38% Synergy $1.68
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+34% Synergy $4.94
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+33% Synergy $10.80
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+33% Synergy $0.09
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.74
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+31% Synergy $0.07
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+30% Synergy $0.29
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+30% Synergy $7.95
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $6.83
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+28% Synergy $0.93
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+26% Synergy $0.42
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+26% Synergy $0.22
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+26% Synergy $0.16
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+26% Synergy $4.30
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+25% Synergy $1.13
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+25% Synergy $0.05
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+24% Synergy $0.05
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+24% Synergy $0.14
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+23% Synergy $0.36
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+22% Synergy $0.16
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+20% Synergy $2.02
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+20% Synergy $0.48
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+18% Synergy $0.17
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+17% Synergy $0.05
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+16% Synergy $0.14
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+16% Synergy $0.02
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+15% Synergy $6.88
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+14% Synergy $0.02
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+14% Synergy $0.16
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $0.44
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+12% Synergy $0.19
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+11% Synergy $0.31
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+11% Synergy $0.09
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+11% Synergy $0.59
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+11% Synergy $0.21
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.14
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+10% Synergy $0.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $30.11
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+9% Synergy $0.83
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+7% Synergy $0.13
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+1% Synergy $0.63

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Archimandrite safe.

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+45% Synergy $0.15
Congregate Congregate
+43% Synergy $0.10
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+42% Synergy $1.55
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+37% Synergy $11.00
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+31% Synergy $0.21
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+27% Synergy $4.90
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $11.91
Absorb Absorb
+25% Synergy $0.29
Revitalize Revitalize
+25% Synergy $0.08
Riot Control Riot Control
+22% Synergy $0.24
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+21% Synergy $0.60
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+21% Synergy $0.31
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+18% Synergy $0.05
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+18% Synergy $0.08
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+17% Synergy $0.15
War Report War Report
+14% Synergy $0.15
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $2.22
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+11% Synergy $1.61
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.15
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+11% Synergy $0.06
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+10% Synergy $0.18
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+10% Synergy $0.24
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+9% Synergy $0.16
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.65
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.28
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+7% Synergy $0.17
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.75
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $15.68
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.76
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $16.24
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.35
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $8.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.64
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.51
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $28.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $6.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $11.92

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Archimandrite's game plan and control the board.

Crash Through Crash Through
+30% Synergy $0.17
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+27% Synergy $0.22
Sanctify Sanctify
+14% Synergy $0.09
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $1.71
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.13
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.44
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.66
Fumigate Fumigate
+6% Synergy $0.29
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $2.00
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.03
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.73
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $1.91
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.39
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.30
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+42% Synergy $1.78
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+31% Synergy $18.82
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+22% Synergy $6.11
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.76
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $1.91
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.55
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+6% Synergy $0.23
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $1.89
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $5.20
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+5% Synergy $16.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $4.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.30
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+1% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Archimandrite's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+40% Synergy $0.25
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+30% Synergy $0.44
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+30% Synergy $1.47
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $1.44
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+17% Synergy $0.58
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+17% Synergy $14.58
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+17% Synergy $0.06
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+15% Synergy $2.10
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+11% Synergy $1.31
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $3.67
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.47
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $5.79
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $3.05
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+8% Synergy $10.26
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.20
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $0.73
Monk Class Monk Class
+6% Synergy $0.34
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+6% Synergy $0.23
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+6% Synergy $0.34
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+5% Synergy $5.01
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $2.73
Myth Realized Myth Realized
+5% Synergy $0.05
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+4% Synergy $0.91
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $21.01
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.34
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $0.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Archimandrite to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+35% Synergy $0.36
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+13% Synergy $0.58
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+9% Synergy $4.79

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+41% Synergy $1.98
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+28% Synergy $0.38
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.17
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.22
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.40
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $5.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $2.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy $1.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+33% Synergy $2.10
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+24% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+12% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.47
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
0% Synergy $1.32
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Archimandrite decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.74
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.18
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.03
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+15% Synergy $0.05
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+15% Synergy $0.07
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+10% Synergy $11.86
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $9.92
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+8% Synergy $0.36
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+8% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $10.54
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+7% Synergy $11.54
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+6% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+6% Synergy $2.62
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.48
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $11.67
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $8.57
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $4.49
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $14.78
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.20
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $2.60
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
0% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.04
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $328.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.72
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-8% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.28
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-10% Synergy $0.29
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.30
Port Town Port Town
-11% Synergy $0.17

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