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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.30

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

#1055 Current Rank
#1118 Last Week
#825 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.

Feisty Spikeling Feisty Spikeling
+3% Synergy $0.14
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+3% Synergy $0.20
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+2% Synergy $17.91
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+2% Synergy $0.41
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+1% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+72% Synergy $0.96
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+68% Synergy $0.35
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+62% Synergy $0.37
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+60% Synergy $0.17
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+56% Synergy $0.10
True Conviction True Conviction
+53% Synergy $4.92
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+53% Synergy $0.07
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+52% Synergy $12.58
Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+51% Synergy $0.24
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+50% Synergy $9.37

Top Cards

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

Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+50% Synergy $0.51
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+49% Synergy $7.57
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+48% Synergy $0.80
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+48% Synergy $0.21
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+48% Synergy $0.25
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+47% Synergy $1.84
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+46% Synergy $0.58
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+35% Synergy $0.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+31% Synergy $15.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $53.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.42
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $40.86
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $42.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $48.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $45.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $31.52

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 $0.22
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $37.09
Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+46% Synergy $0.45
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+44% Synergy $2.87
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+44% Synergy $0.16
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+44% Synergy $3.66
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+42% Synergy $0.06
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+40% Synergy $0.59
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+39% Synergy $7.60
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+38% Synergy $0.21
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+38% Synergy $0.09
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+32% Synergy $0.13
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.86
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+31% Synergy $5.09
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+30% Synergy $11.65
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+28% Synergy $0.09
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+28% Synergy $0.21
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $6.52
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+28% Synergy $0.08
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+26% Synergy $12.77
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+25% Synergy $0.89
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+24% Synergy $0.29
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+24% Synergy $4.93
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+23% Synergy $0.41
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+23% Synergy $0.10
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+23% Synergy $1.94
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+22% Synergy $0.38
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+22% Synergy $0.11
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+21% Synergy $0.89
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+21% Synergy $0.06
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+19% Synergy $0.21
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+18% Synergy $6.28
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+18% Synergy $0.70
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+17% Synergy $0.05
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+14% Synergy $0.14
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+14% Synergy $0.30
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+13% Synergy $0.05
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+13% Synergy $21.73
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+13% Synergy $0.08
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+12% Synergy $0.04
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+11% Synergy $2.47
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+10% Synergy $1.11
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+10% Synergy $0.99
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+10% Synergy $0.16
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+10% Synergy $0.11
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $6.30
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+9% Synergy $0.31
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+8% Synergy $0.17
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $46.99

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+47% Synergy $0.14
Congregate Congregate
+46% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+42% Synergy $3.07
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+36% Synergy $15.39
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+28% Synergy $0.21
Revitalize Revitalize
+28% Synergy $0.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+27% Synergy $14.64
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+26% Synergy $4.23
Riot Control Riot Control
+26% Synergy $0.21
Absorb Absorb
+25% Synergy $0.42
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $0.64
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+19% Synergy $0.24
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+16% Synergy $0.13
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+16% Synergy $0.07
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+16% Synergy $0.12
War Report War Report
+14% Synergy $0.23
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+13% Synergy $1.29
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.67
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+12% Synergy $0.16
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $3.08
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+11% Synergy $4.47
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.87
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 $0.14
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+9% Synergy $0.12
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+7% Synergy $0.10
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.63
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.35
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+6% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.93
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $6.70
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.46
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $8.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.47
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $62.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.83

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+33% Synergy $0.17
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+24% Synergy $0.19
Sanctify Sanctify
+16% Synergy $0.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $2.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $30.36
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $0.93
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.43
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.28
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.19
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $2.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.09
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.27
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.52
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.79
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+41% Synergy $3.04
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $19.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+28% Synergy $3.72
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+28% Synergy $5.53
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $1.00
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $2.71
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.52
Spellbook Spellbook
+7% Synergy $5.12
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $10.31
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $4.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.23
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
0% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+40% Synergy $0.18
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+38% Synergy $0.18
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+30% Synergy $1.90
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $0.95
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.62
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+15% Synergy $4.26
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+15% Synergy $15.79
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+14% Synergy $3.14
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.06
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+11% Synergy $6.31
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.44
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $3.16
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $2.92
Monk Class Monk Class
+7% Synergy $0.43
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $14.79
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.09
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+6% Synergy $0.99
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $4.67
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.38
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $7.55
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $24.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+32% Synergy $0.50
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+14% Synergy $0.52
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+8% Synergy $8.56

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy $3.28
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+28% Synergy $0.56
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.19
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.37
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $5.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+42% Synergy $1.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+32% Synergy $5.11
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+22% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.19
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.43
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $2.52
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.31
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.13
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.04
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.04
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+16% Synergy $0.05
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+13% Synergy $14.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $30.36
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $15.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $15.25
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $11.91
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $4.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.94
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+6% Synergy $5.38
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.63
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $9.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.53
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $8.90
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.17
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $4.97
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.13
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.34
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $328.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $26.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $14.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.20
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.13
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.15
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.18
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.18

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