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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.34

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

#971 Current Rank
#1107 Last Week
#785 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.

Sunstar Lightsmith Sunstar Lightsmith
+7% Synergy $0.09
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+4% Synergy $0.38
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+2% Synergy $3.81
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+1% Synergy $0.53
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-12% Synergy $2.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+69% Synergy $2.71
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+66% Synergy $0.81
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+59% Synergy $0.14
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+56% Synergy $0.17
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+55% Synergy $0.59
True Conviction True Conviction
+54% Synergy $4.08
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+53% Synergy $0.06
Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+52% Synergy $0.28
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+51% Synergy $0.20
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+51% Synergy $18.82

Top Cards

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+51% Synergy $8.98
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+50% Synergy $8.58
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+50% Synergy $0.47
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+49% Synergy $0.21
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+48% Synergy $1.83
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+48% Synergy $0.40
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+48% Synergy $0.90
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+33% Synergy $0.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+35% Synergy $14.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $49.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.22
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $46.53
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $25.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $34.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $50.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.02

Creatures

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

Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+48% Synergy $0.50
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $37.50
Sage of the Skies Sage of the Skies
+45% Synergy $0.17
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+44% Synergy $3.21
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+44% Synergy $0.06
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $2.46
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+42% Synergy $0.14
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+41% Synergy $0.49
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+40% Synergy $0.18
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+38% Synergy $1.80
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+33% Synergy $0.16
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+33% Synergy $5.01
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.63
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+31% Synergy $12.20
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+31% Synergy $0.10
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+28% Synergy $0.29
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+28% Synergy $9.37
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+28% Synergy $0.19
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $6.31
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+27% Synergy $1.15
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+26% Synergy $0.21
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+25% Synergy $1.59
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+25% Synergy $0.37
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+25% Synergy $0.08
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+25% Synergy $0.19
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+25% Synergy $4.41
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+23% Synergy $0.05
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+23% Synergy $0.15
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+22% Synergy $0.16
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+20% Synergy $1.91
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+20% Synergy $0.56
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+17% Synergy $0.04
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+17% Synergy $0.17
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+16% Synergy $0.12
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+15% Synergy $0.03
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+14% Synergy $0.04
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+14% Synergy $20.31
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+14% Synergy $0.13
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $0.48
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+11% Synergy $0.19
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+11% Synergy $0.11
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+11% Synergy $0.90
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+11% Synergy $0.30
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+10% Synergy $0.22
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+9% Synergy $2.54
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+9% Synergy $0.17
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.28
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+8% Synergy $5.48
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
-1% Synergy $1.04

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+45% Synergy $0.14
Congregate Congregate
+43% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+41% Synergy $2.37
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+36% Synergy $15.22
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+30% Synergy $0.21
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+27% Synergy $4.69
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $8.12
Revitalize Revitalize
+25% Synergy $0.05
Absorb Absorb
+24% Synergy $0.37
Riot Control Riot Control
+22% Synergy $0.24
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+21% Synergy $0.33
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $0.67
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+18% Synergy $0.10
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+17% Synergy $0.15
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+17% Synergy $0.14
War Report War Report
+14% Synergy $0.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+12% Synergy $0.73
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $1.94
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.57
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.17
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+11% Synergy $0.07
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+10% Synergy $1.58
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+10% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+10% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+9% Synergy $1.07
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+9% Synergy $0.12
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.25
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+7% Synergy $0.18
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+7% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.82
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.59
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $13.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.70
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $6.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.38
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $4.94
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.04
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $44.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.50
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.45
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $37.00
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.03

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+31% Synergy $0.16
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+26% Synergy $0.18
Sanctify Sanctify
+14% Synergy $0.14
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $1.58
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $33.64
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.85
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.38
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+8% Synergy $0.51
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.30
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $3.12
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $3.74
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $1.96
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.60
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.03
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+42% Synergy $1.37
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $19.92
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+24% Synergy $5.00
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+22% Synergy $3.60
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.81
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $2.25
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.42
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+6% Synergy $0.17
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $1.50
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $8.64
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.32
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+1% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+39% Synergy $0.25
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+33% Synergy $0.57
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+28% Synergy $1.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+19% Synergy $1.34
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.46
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+16% Synergy $15.43
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+16% Synergy $0.04
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+15% Synergy $2.00
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+12% Synergy $1.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $4.35
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.47
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $5.10
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $2.90
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $0.78
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $12.21
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+6% Synergy $3.86
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.51
Monk Class Monk Class
+6% Synergy $0.45
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+6% Synergy $0.20
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $3.09
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.44
Myth Realized Myth Realized
+5% Synergy $0.06
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $20.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $24.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.45
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $1.09

Planeswalkers

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

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+34% Synergy $0.37
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+13% Synergy $0.55
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+8% Synergy $5.89

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy $2.59
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+28% Synergy $0.34
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.15
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.18
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.39
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.27
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $5.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.66
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.53
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+42% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+33% Synergy $2.88
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+23% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.19
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.66
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+3% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $1.55
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
0% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.15
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.04
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+16% Synergy $0.04
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.08
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+11% Synergy $12.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $33.64
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $12.12
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $11.51
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $10.04
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $3.68
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+6% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.35
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.59
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $15.94
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $7.76
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+5% Synergy $5.31
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.44
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $18.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.19
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $3.29
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.12
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+2% Synergy $3.16
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.74
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.05
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-1% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $326.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.93
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-8% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.27
Port Town Port Town
-10% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy $0.33

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