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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.32

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

#1003 Current Rank
#980 Last Week
#847 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.

Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+4% Synergy $0.27
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+3% Synergy $0.66
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+3% Synergy $0.31
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+2% Synergy $0.79
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+2% Synergy $23.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+71% Synergy $1.32
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+68% Synergy $0.39
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+62% Synergy $0.37
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+60% Synergy $0.18
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+57% Synergy $0.22
True Conviction True Conviction
+53% Synergy $4.88
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+52% Synergy $0.08
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+52% Synergy $12.32
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+50% Synergy $9.25
Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+50% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+49% Synergy $8.29
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+49% Synergy $0.55
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+48% Synergy $1.45
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+48% Synergy $0.33
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+47% Synergy $0.29
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+46% Synergy $2.04
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+46% Synergy $0.56
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+35% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+28% Synergy $16.73
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $58.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.58
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $43.27
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $7.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $49.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $52.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

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

Sage of the Skies Sage of the Skies
+47% Synergy $0.38
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $31.98
Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+46% Synergy $0.44
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+44% Synergy $3.24
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+44% Synergy $0.25
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+44% Synergy $4.07
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+41% Synergy $0.06
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+39% Synergy $0.32
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+39% Synergy $0.86
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+39% Synergy $7.50
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+38% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.52
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+31% Synergy $0.24
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+30% Synergy $5.62
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $13.51
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+28% Synergy $0.13
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+27% Synergy $0.24
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+27% Synergy $7.65
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+27% Synergy $0.10
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+26% Synergy $12.17
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+24% Synergy $1.37
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+23% Synergy $0.28
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+23% Synergy $5.64
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+23% Synergy $1.59
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+22% Synergy $0.52
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+22% Synergy $0.47
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+22% Synergy $0.26
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+22% Synergy $0.14
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+20% Synergy $0.67
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+20% Synergy $0.09
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+18% Synergy $6.07
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+17% Synergy $0.20
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+17% Synergy $0.90
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+16% Synergy $0.11
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+14% Synergy $0.35
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+14% Synergy $0.17
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+13% Synergy $0.09
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+13% Synergy $23.51
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+12% Synergy $0.05
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+12% Synergy $0.11
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+11% Synergy $4.30
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+10% Synergy $1.65
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+10% Synergy $7.21
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+10% Synergy $1.05
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+10% Synergy $0.16
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+9% Synergy $0.18
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+9% Synergy $0.36
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+8% Synergy $0.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $54.35

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+47% Synergy $0.29
Congregate Congregate
+46% Synergy $0.23
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+42% Synergy $3.61
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+36% Synergy $14.27
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+28% Synergy $0.24
Revitalize Revitalize
+28% Synergy $0.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $15.89
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+26% Synergy $3.75
Riot Control Riot Control
+26% Synergy $0.20
Absorb Absorb
+25% Synergy $0.40
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+19% Synergy $0.78
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+18% Synergy $0.27
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+16% Synergy $0.12
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+15% Synergy $0.21
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+15% Synergy $0.14
War Report War Report
+14% Synergy $0.30
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+13% Synergy $1.65
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $2.91
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+11% Synergy $4.99
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+11% Synergy $1.65
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $1.28
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+10% Synergy $0.21
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+10% Synergy $0.10
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+9% Synergy $0.23
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+9% Synergy $0.25
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.03
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.52
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.40
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+6% Synergy $0.15
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $5.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.39
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $18.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $6.66
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.06
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.92
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.05
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $50.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.51
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.35
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $66.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.38

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+33% Synergy $0.14
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+24% Synergy $0.27
Sanctify Sanctify
+16% Synergy $0.12
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $2.66
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $31.34
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.74
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.43
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $1.69
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $4.39
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.56
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.40
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.58
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.57
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $5.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+41% Synergy $4.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $20.07
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+30% Synergy $5.41
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+28% Synergy $4.25
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $1.03
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $3.52
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.51
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $7.94
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.77
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $4.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-1% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+40% Synergy $0.29
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+38% Synergy $0.30
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+30% Synergy $4.73
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $1.69
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.88
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+15% Synergy $3.53
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+15% Synergy $15.70
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $3.42
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+13% Synergy $0.06
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+11% Synergy $5.29
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.66
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $3.19
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $3.16
Monk Class Monk Class
+7% Synergy $0.43
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $13.63
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.64
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+6% Synergy $1.04
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $4.79
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+5% Synergy $0.31
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $13.25
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $25.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $29.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

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

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+31% Synergy $0.47
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+14% Synergy $0.46
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+8% Synergy $8.72

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy $3.70
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+28% Synergy $0.46
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+13% Synergy $0.17
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.37
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.22
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.39
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.92
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $4.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $24.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy $2.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+32% Synergy $5.05
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+22% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.26
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $3.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $0.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+32% Synergy $1.52
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.19
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.08
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.14
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+16% Synergy $0.20
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+13% Synergy $15.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $31.34
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $16.38
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $15.45
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.99
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $13.53
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+7% Synergy $5.81
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.35
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.52
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $10.79
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.19
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $10.05
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $4.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.40
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $29.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.46
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $331.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.29
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.35
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.33
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.26
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.37
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-15% Synergy $0.46

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