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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.35

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

#1064 Current Rank
#1065 Last Week
#866 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.

Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+5% Synergy $1.01
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+4% Synergy $0.09
TCRI Building TCRI Building
+3% Synergy $0.17
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+3% Synergy $0.11
Dimension X Dimension X
+3% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+72% Synergy $1.20
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+68% Synergy $0.47
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+62% Synergy $0.34
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+60% Synergy $0.24
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+56% Synergy $0.24
True Conviction True Conviction
+52% Synergy $4.98
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+52% Synergy $0.14
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+52% Synergy $11.24
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+49% Synergy $8.13
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+49% Synergy $10.67

Top Cards

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

Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+49% Synergy $0.24
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+48% Synergy $1.57
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+48% Synergy $0.53
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+47% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+47% Synergy $0.30
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+46% Synergy $1.73
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+46% Synergy $0.58
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+36% Synergy $0.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $0.97
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.91

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 $16.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $67.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $55.57
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.42
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.50
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $41.65
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $57.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $56.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.19

Creatures

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

Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+47% Synergy $0.29
Sage of the Skies Sage of the Skies
+47% Synergy $0.34
Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+46% Synergy $0.44
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+45% Synergy $33.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+44% Synergy $3.75
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+43% Synergy $0.26
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+43% Synergy $4.47
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+41% Synergy $0.06
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+40% Synergy $0.30
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+39% Synergy $0.92
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+39% Synergy $7.56
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+38% Synergy $0.14
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.12
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+31% Synergy $0.22
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+30% Synergy $6.30
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $13.55
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+28% Synergy $0.13
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+27% Synergy $0.65
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+27% Synergy $7.14
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+27% Synergy $0.15
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+25% Synergy $4.49
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+23% Synergy $1.08
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+23% Synergy $0.29
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+23% Synergy $7.13
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+22% Synergy $0.49
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+22% Synergy $0.40
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+22% Synergy $1.38
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+21% Synergy $0.16
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+20% Synergy $0.32
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+20% Synergy $0.18
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+19% Synergy $0.48
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+17% Synergy $6.18
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+17% Synergy $0.22
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+16% Synergy $0.08
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+16% Synergy $1.18
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+14% Synergy $0.31
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+13% Synergy $0.08
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+13% Synergy $0.21
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+12% Synergy $26.84
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+12% Synergy $0.14
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+11% Synergy $2.97
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+11% Synergy $0.08
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+10% Synergy $5.85
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+10% Synergy $1.89
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+10% Synergy $1.28
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+9% Synergy $0.25
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+9% Synergy $0.23
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+8% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $52.93
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
-4% Synergy $0.38

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+46% Synergy $0.23
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+42% Synergy $2.85
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+35% Synergy $14.34
Revitalize Revitalize
+28% Synergy $0.28
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+28% Synergy $0.25
Riot Control Riot Control
+27% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $18.26
Absorb Absorb
+26% Synergy $0.40
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+25% Synergy $3.55
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+19% Synergy $1.32
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+18% Synergy $0.30
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+15% Synergy $0.22
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+15% Synergy $0.17
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+15% Synergy $0.11
War Report War Report
+14% Synergy $0.25
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+12% Synergy $1.93
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+12% Synergy $0.15
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+11% Synergy $3.09
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+11% Synergy $1.36
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+10% Synergy $4.63
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+10% Synergy $0.24
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+10% Synergy $0.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.43
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+9% Synergy $0.18
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+8% Synergy $0.27
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.30
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.43
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.38
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+6% Synergy $0.19
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+4% Synergy $0.89
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $3.94
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.55
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.14
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.17
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+1% Synergy $7.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $5.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.37
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $68.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.04
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.01

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+33% Synergy $0.18
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+24% Synergy $0.33
Sanctify Sanctify
+16% Synergy $0.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+11% Synergy $3.01
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+11% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $33.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.66
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.59
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.36
Fumigate Fumigate
+5% Synergy $0.33
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $2.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.84
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.58
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.39
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.53
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.33
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.79
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+40% Synergy $5.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $23.94
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+30% Synergy $6.62
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+28% Synergy $5.25
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.82
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+9% Synergy $2.91
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.47
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.60
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $6.66
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.26
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.32
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
0% Synergy $0.41
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+40% Synergy $0.22
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+38% Synergy $0.34
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+30% Synergy $2.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+20% Synergy $3.88
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+16% Synergy $2.66
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+15% Synergy $0.74
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+14% Synergy $16.19
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $3.74
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+13% Synergy $0.11
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+11% Synergy $3.46
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.60
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+7% Synergy $2.81
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+7% Synergy $3.35
Monk Class Monk Class
+7% Synergy $0.36
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+7% Synergy $15.01
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $3.00
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+6% Synergy $1.13
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $4.77
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $14.09
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $15.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $29.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+30% Synergy $0.48
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+14% Synergy $0.54
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+8% Synergy $10.06

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy $2.54
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+27% Synergy $0.48
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+13% Synergy $0.14
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+8% Synergy $0.27
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.22
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+8% Synergy $0.33
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.47
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $28.46
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy $2.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+32% Synergy $5.28
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+23% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.23
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.48
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $1.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $1.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.65
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.29
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.13
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.16
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+16% Synergy $0.16
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+13% Synergy $17.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $33.96
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $17.99
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.95
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+7% Synergy $16.13
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+7% Synergy $1.04
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $6.97
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $13.96
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $11.21
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.19
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $11.10
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $1.33
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.34
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.37
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $32.49
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.34
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $341.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-7% Synergy $0.31
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.23
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.34
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-15% Synergy $0.44

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