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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.33

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

#987 Current Rank
#1105 Last Week
#821 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.

Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+1% Synergy $2.77
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
0% Synergy $0.57
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
0% Synergy $0.25
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-1% Synergy $8.75

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+70% Synergy $1.97
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+66% Synergy $0.55
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+59% Synergy $0.14
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+56% Synergy $0.12
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+56% Synergy $0.41
True Conviction True Conviction
+54% Synergy $4.01
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+52% Synergy $0.06
Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+52% Synergy $0.28
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+51% Synergy $18.83
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+50% Synergy $10.04

Top Cards

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

Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+50% Synergy $7.56
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+50% Synergy $0.19
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+50% Synergy $0.50
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+48% Synergy $2.23
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+48% Synergy $0.76
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+48% Synergy $0.18
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+47% Synergy $0.49
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+34% Synergy $0.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+33% Synergy $15.54
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $51.13
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $43.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $28.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.64
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $44.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+48% Synergy $0.52
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+45% Synergy $37.11
Sage of the Skies Sage of the Skies
+44% Synergy $0.18
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+44% Synergy $3.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $2.33
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+43% Synergy $0.07
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+41% Synergy $0.56
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+41% Synergy $0.10
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+40% Synergy $0.16
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+38% Synergy $2.19
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+33% Synergy $0.10
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+32% Synergy $5.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.59
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+31% Synergy $11.33
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+31% Synergy $0.22
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+30% Synergy $0.08
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+28% Synergy $0.32
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $10.68
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $6.46
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+26% Synergy $0.06
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+26% Synergy $0.20
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+26% Synergy $1.39
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+25% Synergy $4.68
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+24% Synergy $1.10
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+24% Synergy $0.46
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+24% Synergy $0.11
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+23% Synergy $0.04
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+23% Synergy $0.40
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+22% Synergy $0.19
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+22% Synergy $0.14
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+19% Synergy $3.08
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+19% Synergy $0.58
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+17% Synergy $0.05
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+17% Synergy $0.16
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+15% Synergy $0.12
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+15% Synergy $0.05
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+14% Synergy $0.05
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+14% Synergy $21.49
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+13% Synergy $0.10
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $0.50
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+11% Synergy $0.19
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+11% Synergy $0.63
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+11% Synergy $0.15
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+10% Synergy $0.20
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+10% Synergy $0.28
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+9% Synergy $3.55
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+9% Synergy $0.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $29.01
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+8% Synergy $6.00
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
-2% Synergy $1.13

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+46% Synergy $0.13
Congregate Congregate
+42% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+41% Synergy $2.51
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+36% Synergy $15.79
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+30% Synergy $0.22
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+27% Synergy $5.23
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $8.91
Revitalize Revitalize
+26% Synergy $0.05
Absorb Absorb
+25% Synergy $0.37
Riot Control Riot Control
+23% Synergy $0.25
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $0.99
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+20% Synergy $0.28
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+17% Synergy $0.16
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+17% Synergy $0.07
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+17% Synergy $0.12
War Report War Report
+14% Synergy $0.24
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.68
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $2.00
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+11% Synergy $0.11
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.18
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+11% Synergy $0.06
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+10% Synergy $2.34
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+10% Synergy $0.24
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+9% Synergy $0.11
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+7% Synergy $1.18
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+7% Synergy $0.18
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.83
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.48
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.23
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $10.54
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.98
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.40
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.43
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $6.87
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.42
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.99
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.76
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.50
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $52.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.48

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+31% Synergy $0.17
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+26% Synergy $0.19
Sanctify Sanctify
+14% Synergy $0.13
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $1.77
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $36.04
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.83
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+8% Synergy $0.48
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.31
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $2.42
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.93
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $4.78
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.67
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.44
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.58
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.33
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+41% Synergy $1.16
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $19.62
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+25% Synergy $5.16
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+24% Synergy $5.02
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.56
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $2.11
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.48
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+6% Synergy $0.23
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.55
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $9.06
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $2.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.14
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
0% Synergy $1.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+39% Synergy $0.23
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+35% Synergy $0.39
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+28% Synergy $1.35
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $1.35
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.50
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+16% Synergy $0.05
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+15% Synergy $15.66
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+14% Synergy $1.89
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+13% Synergy $1.58
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $5.21
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.38
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $3.74
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $2.86
Monk Class Monk Class
+7% Synergy $0.31
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $13.41
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $4.98
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.47
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+6% Synergy $0.83
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+6% Synergy $0.09
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $3.00
Myth Realized Myth Realized
+5% Synergy $0.07
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.36
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $22.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $24.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $1.03

Planeswalkers

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

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+33% Synergy $0.39
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+13% Synergy $0.56
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+8% Synergy $7.02

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy $1.99
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+27% Synergy $0.34
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.17
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.37
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.80
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+42% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+33% Synergy $3.47
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+22% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.17
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.58
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.61
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.13

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.59
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.16
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.04
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.09
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+16% Synergy $0.09
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+11% Synergy $13.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $36.04
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $13.51
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.12
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $13.07
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $10.40
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $2.61
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.48
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $11.39
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $6.70
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $5.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $17.00
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.94
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.12
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.28
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+2% Synergy $3.68
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $22.31
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $23.54
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $326.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-8% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
-10% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.15
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.12
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy $0.26

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