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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.31

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

#693 Current Rank
#910 Last Week
#801 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.

Firebending Student Firebending Student
+19% Synergy $1.06
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+5% Synergy $5.99
Professor Zei, Anthropologist Professor Zei, Anthropologist
+3% Synergy $0.15
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
-1% Synergy $0.22
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
-2% Synergy $1.38

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+71% Synergy $0.86
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+67% Synergy $0.31
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+61% Synergy $0.25
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+59% Synergy $0.09
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+56% Synergy $0.10
True Conviction True Conviction
+54% Synergy $4.27
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+53% Synergy $0.06
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+51% Synergy $15.51
Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+51% Synergy $0.24
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+51% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+50% Synergy $9.34
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+49% Synergy $7.89
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+49% Synergy $0.18
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+49% Synergy $0.22
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+48% Synergy $0.77
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+47% Synergy $1.46
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+47% Synergy $0.53
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+34% Synergy $0.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+32% Synergy $13.89
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $49.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $46.24
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $89.88
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $37.99
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $30.76
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $44.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.38
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $30.49

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 $0.18
Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+47% Synergy $0.52
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $34.43
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+44% Synergy $2.57
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+44% Synergy $3.47
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+43% Synergy $0.13
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+42% Synergy $0.05
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+40% Synergy $0.57
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+40% Synergy $0.10
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+39% Synergy $4.45
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+37% Synergy $0.27
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+32% Synergy $0.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $2.20
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+31% Synergy $5.21
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+30% Synergy $10.96
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+28% Synergy $0.08
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+28% Synergy $0.21
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+28% Synergy $6.20
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+27% Synergy $9.07
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+27% Synergy $0.05
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.90
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+24% Synergy $0.22
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+24% Synergy $1.62
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+24% Synergy $0.13
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+24% Synergy $5.14
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+23% Synergy $0.26
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+23% Synergy $0.13
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+22% Synergy $0.41
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+22% Synergy $0.07
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+20% Synergy $0.18
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+19% Synergy $6.22
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+19% Synergy $0.74
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+17% Synergy $0.04
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+15% Synergy $0.16
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+15% Synergy $0.25
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+14% Synergy $21.17
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+13% Synergy $0.05
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+13% Synergy $0.04
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+13% Synergy $0.08
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+11% Synergy $0.54
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+11% Synergy $0.95
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+10% Synergy $2.17
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+10% Synergy $0.20
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+10% Synergy $0.10
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+10% Synergy $0.29
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $6.11
Stratus Dancer Stratus Dancer
+9% Synergy $0.21
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+9% Synergy $0.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $32.81
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
-3% Synergy $0.65

Instants

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

Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+46% Synergy $0.14
Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.15
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+42% Synergy $2.75
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+36% Synergy $16.46
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+30% Synergy $0.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+27% Synergy $4.82
Revitalize Revitalize
+27% Synergy $0.05
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $9.22
Absorb Absorb
+25% Synergy $0.41
Riot Control Riot Control
+25% Synergy $0.19
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $0.76
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+19% Synergy $0.23
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+17% Synergy $0.12
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+16% Synergy $0.18
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+16% Synergy $0.05
War Report War Report
+14% Synergy $0.21
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+13% Synergy $0.80
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.49
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+10% Synergy $0.96
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $2.63
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+10% Synergy $3.80
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+10% Synergy $0.22
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+10% Synergy $0.07
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+9% Synergy $0.11
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+8% Synergy $0.11
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+7% Synergy $0.19
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+7% Synergy $0.09
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.58
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.48
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $7.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.61
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $14.89
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.82
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.25
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.50
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $8.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.38
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.19
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $48.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.89
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+32% Synergy $0.25
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+25% Synergy $0.20
Sanctify Sanctify
+16% Synergy $0.13
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $2.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.52
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.53
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.27
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy $0.48
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.16
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $2.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.05
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.26
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.39
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.46
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+41% Synergy $1.71
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $17.53
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+28% Synergy $3.83
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+27% Synergy $6.30
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.80
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $2.44
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.47
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+6% Synergy $9.33
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $2.85
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.18
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $3.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.19
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
0% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+39% Synergy $0.19
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+39% Synergy $0.16
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+30% Synergy $1.84
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $1.07
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+16% Synergy $0.41
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+15% Synergy $3.48
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+15% Synergy $15.61
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+15% Synergy $0.06
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $3.12
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $4.41
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.40
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+8% Synergy $2.76
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $2.93
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $14.38
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $1.96
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+6% Synergy $0.94
Monk Class Monk Class
+6% Synergy $0.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $3.70
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+5% Synergy $0.13
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.35
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $5.95
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $20.00
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $26.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

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

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+32% Synergy $0.47
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 $7.19

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy $2.26
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+28% Synergy $0.48
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.16
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.17
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.39
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.13
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $3.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.10
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $6.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+42% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+33% Synergy $3.41
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+22% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.41
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+3% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $1.58
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $2.58
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $2.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.16
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.06
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.08
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+16% Synergy $0.07
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+12% Synergy $13.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $32.52
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $13.80
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+8% Synergy $13.78
Training Center Training Center
+7% Synergy $10.95
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $5.86
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $15.00
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+6% Synergy $4.91
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.48
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $7.74
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.19
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $16.93
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.16
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $4.05
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.88
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.16
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.78
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $25.18
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $325.65
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $13.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.10
Port Town Port Town
-9% Synergy $0.20
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.09
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.10

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