The Archimandrite
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Legendary Creature — Human Advisor

Jeskai Advisors, Artificers and Monks that gain life from a full hand, pump the team with lifegain and tap creatures to draw.
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At your upkeep, The Archimandrite gains you life equal to your hand size minus four. Whenever you gain life, each of your Advisors, Artificers and Monks gets +X/+0 and vigilance until end of turn, where X is the life gained. You can also tap three of those creatures to draw a card, which keeps the hand big for the next upkeep. The deck plays those creature types plus extra lifegain, so a full grip turns into large vigilant attacks.
In the recorded games, which were only a handful, the player often tapped creatures to draw several cards a turn and kept pressure up with Mantis Rider and Taigam, Ojutai Master. Jeskai Ascendancy fit the Monk side of the deck, and Illusions of Grandeur gave a single huge burst of life that threatened lethal. Blasphemous Act served as a reset. It plays as a slower value list that needs its tribal creatures to stay on the board.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Archimandrite decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Archimandrite's abilities and overall game plan.
Rhox Faithmender
Monastery Mentor
Ivory Tower
Union of the Third Path
Alhammarret's Archive
True Conviction
Venser's Journal
Lightning HelixTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Archimandrite decks.
Rhox Faithmender
Monastery Mentor
Ivory Tower
Union of the Third Path
Alhammarret's Archive
True Conviction
Jeskai Ascendancy
Whirlwind of Thought
Swords to PlowsharesGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Rhystic Study
The One Ring
Teferi's Protection
Ancient Tomb
Farewell
Cyclonic Rift
Smothering Tithe
Jeska's Will
Fierce Guardianship
Enlightened TutorCreatures
Essential creatures that complement The Archimandrite's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Sage of the Skies
Soulfire Grand Master
Mantis Rider
Monastery Swiftspear
Flamehold Grappler
Serra Ascendant
Ojutai Exemplars
Elusive Spellfist
Pinnacle Monk
Githzerai Monk
Cori Mountain Stalwart
Imperial Recruiter
Ledger Shredder
Third Path Iconoclast
Drumbellower
Sunset Strikemaster
Firebending Student
Mistfire Adept
Dauntless Dismantler
Highspire Bell-Ringer
Unsettled Mariner
Jeskai Brushmaster
Duelist of the Mind
Soul Warden
Dragon-Style Twins
Enlightened Ascetic
Jeskai Elder
Mirror Entity
Roaming ThroneInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Archimandrite safe.
Lightning Helix
Sphinx's Revelation
Heliod's Intervention
Beacon of Immortality
Revitalize
Riot Control
Flying Crane Technique
Akroma's Will
Absorb
Boros Charm
Faithful Mending
Ojutai's Command
Rally the Monastery
Jeskai Charm
Lantern Flare
War Report
Restoration Magic
Dovin's Veto
Jeskai Revelation
Deflecting Palm
Invoke the Divine
Generous Gift
Azorius Charm
Light of Hope
New Way Forward
Heartwarming Redemption
Counterspell
Legion Leadership
Your Temple Is Under Attack
Dramatic Reversal
Arcane Denial
Sejiri Shelter
Path to Exile
Stroke of Midnight
Dawn's Truce
Flawless Maneuver
Negate
Clever Concealment
Teferi's Protection
Mana Drain
Sink into Stupor
Cyclonic Rift
Brainstorm
Opt
Chaos Warp
Deflecting Swat
Fierce Guardianship
Enlightened Tutor
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Swan SongSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Archimandrite's game plan and control the board.
Crash Through
Inspired Ultimatum
Sanctify
Supreme Verdict
Thrilling Discovery
Sea Gate Restoration
Blasphemous Act
Austere Command
Distant Melody
Split Up
Pursue the Past
Fumigate
Sundering Eruption
Approach of the Second Sun
Vandalblast
Ponder
Sevinne's Reclamation
Farewell
Windfall
Jeska's Will
PreordainUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Venser's Journal
Cori-Steel Cutter
The Wind Crystal
Aetherflux Reservoir
Elixir of Immortality
Cosmos Elixir
Fountain of Renewal
Spellbook
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
Archaeomancer's Map
Wayfarer's Bauble
The One Ring
Bident of Thassa
Lightning Greaves
Swiftfoot BootsEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Archimandrite's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Aligned Heart
Cleric Class
Wizard Class
Frostcliff Siege
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
Teferi's Ageless Insight
Illusions of Grandeur
Authority of the Consuls
Skywise Teachings
Leyline of Hope
Proft's Eidetic Memory
Monk Class
Intruder Alarm
Delusions of Mediocrity
Boon Reflection
Unstoppable Plan
Blind Obedience
Rhystic Study
Land Tax
Trouble in Pairs
Kindred Discovery
Mystic Remora
Gleaming Splendor
Smothering TithePlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Archimandrite to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
Narset of the Ancient Way
Ajani, Strength of the PrideUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower
Radiant Fountain
Blighted Steppe
Adventurer's Inn
Kabira Crossroads
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
Cori Mountain Monastery
Rogue's Passage
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Minas Tirith
Mystic Sanctuary
Otawara, Soaring City
Ancient TombMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel
Decanter of Endless Water
Pristine Talisman
Azorius Signet
Boros Signet
Izzet Signet
Talisman of Progress
Chromatic Lantern
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Creativity
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Mind Stone
Fellwar Stone
Sol RingLands
The mana base foundation for The Archimandrite decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Pinnacle Monk
Swiftwater Cliffs
Path of Ancestry
Wind-Scarred Crag
Tranquil Cove
Raugrin Triome
Sea Gate Restoration
Mystic Monastery
Deserted Beach
Sea of Clouds
Sundown Pass
Training Center
Legion Leadership
Spectator Seating
Perilous Landscape
Azorius Chancery
Boros Garrison
Hallowed Fountain
Sacred Foundry
Battlefield Forge
Stormcarved Coast
Prairie Stream
Izzet Boilerworks
Plains
Island
Steam Vents
Shivan Reef
Mountain
Adarkar Wastes
Tundra
Plateau
Arid Mesa
Volcanic Island
Meticulous Archive
Scalding Tarn
Command Tower
Flooded Strand
Terramorphic Expanse
Glacial Fortress
Exotic Orchard
Evolving Wilds
Clifftop Retreat
Port Town
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Enlightenment
Sulfur Falls
Temple of Epiphany
Skycloud Expanse
Rugged Prairie
Cascade BluffsThe Archimandrite Deck Stats
Based on 2,678 The Archimandrite decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
- Creature 25
- Instant 14
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 12
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 25 |
| Instant | 14 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 12 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 16 basic, 19 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 686 |
| 2024-11 | 750 |
| 2024-12 | 668 |
| 2025-01 | 801 |
| 2025-02 | 937 |
| 2025-03 | 822 |
| 2025-04 | 634 |
| 2025-05 | 758 |
| 2025-06 | 930 |
| 2025-07 | 736 |
| 2025-08 | 955 |
| 2025-09 | 958 |
| 2025-10 | 907 |
| 2025-11 | 419 |
| 2025-12 | 787 |
| 2026-01 | 978 |
| 2026-02 | 963 |
| 2026-03 | 904 |
| 2026-04 | 1009 |
| 2026-05 | 1038 |
| 2026-06 | 1125 |
| 2026-07 | 1089 |
| 2026-08 | 1199 |
| 2026-09 | 1740 |
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