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The Archimandrite
Price tag $0.35

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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

#1181 Current Rank
#1455 Last Week
#883 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Archimandrite.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Archimandrite decks.

Stark Industries Executive Stark Industries Executive
+8% Synergy $0.58
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
+8% Synergy $3.30
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+6% Synergy $0.34
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+4% Synergy $0.15
Matt Murdock, Justice Seeker Matt Murdock, Justice Seeker
+3% Synergy

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+71% Synergy $1.50
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+68% Synergy $0.48
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+62% Synergy $0.35
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+60% Synergy $0.30
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+57% Synergy $0.19
True Conviction True Conviction
+52% Synergy $5.04
Student of Ojutai Student of Ojutai
+52% Synergy $0.25
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+51% Synergy $10.84
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+49% Synergy $9.62
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+48% Synergy $7.50

Top Cards

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

Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+48% Synergy $0.47
Lightning Helix Lightning Helix
+47% Synergy $0.29
Soulfire Grand Master Soulfire Grand Master
+47% Synergy $1.22
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+47% Synergy $0.27
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+45% Synergy $0.61
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+45% Synergy $1.55
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+44% Synergy $3.93
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+35% Synergy $0.63
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+27% Synergy $17.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $66.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.02
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $43.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $37.03

Creatures

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

Mantis Rider Mantis Rider
+47% Synergy $0.24
Sage of the Skies Sage of the Skies
+46% Synergy $0.65
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
+45% Synergy $0.30
Ojutai Exemplars Ojutai Exemplars
+45% Synergy $0.45
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+45% Synergy $31.35
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+43% Synergy $0.26
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+42% Synergy $4.54
Elusive Spellfist Elusive Spellfist
+40% Synergy $0.08
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+39% Synergy $0.32
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+38% Synergy $1.00
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
+38% Synergy $7.19
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+37% Synergy $0.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.33
Githzerai Monk Githzerai Monk
+30% Synergy $0.30
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
+29% Synergy $6.78
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $14.35
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+27% Synergy $0.14
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+26% Synergy $7.44
Oreskos Sun Guide Oreskos Sun Guide
+26% Synergy $0.18
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+26% Synergy $0.36
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+24% Synergy $1.88
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+23% Synergy $1.17
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
+22% Synergy $8.64
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+22% Synergy $0.33
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+21% Synergy $0.38
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+21% Synergy $0.48
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
+21% Synergy $1.86
Lone Missionary Lone Missionary
+20% Synergy $0.19
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+19% Synergy $0.51
Mistfire Adept Mistfire Adept
+19% Synergy $0.18
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+19% Synergy $0.32
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+16% Synergy $0.25
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+16% Synergy $5.53
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+15% Synergy $0.13
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+15% Synergy $0.94
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+13% Synergy $0.30
Jeskai Brushmaster Jeskai Brushmaster
+12% Synergy $0.10
Dragon-Style Twins Dragon-Style Twins
+12% Synergy $0.25
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+12% Synergy $27.74
Jeskai Elder Jeskai Elder
+11% Synergy $0.11
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+11% Synergy $3.99
Enlightened Ascetic Enlightened Ascetic
+11% Synergy $0.15
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+9% Synergy $6.95
Persistent Petitioners Persistent Petitioners
+9% Synergy $1.14
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+9% Synergy $1.88
Monk of the Open Hand Monk of the Open Hand
+9% Synergy $0.24
Abbot of Keral Keep Abbot of Keral Keep
+9% Synergy $0.27
Schema Thief Schema Thief
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sage of the Inward Eye Sage of the Inward Eye
+8% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $46.57

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.25
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+42% Synergy $3.12
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+34% Synergy $14.74
Revitalize Revitalize
+28% Synergy $0.14
Flying Crane Technique Flying Crane Technique
+27% Synergy $0.27
Riot Control Riot Control
+27% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+26% Synergy $15.93
Absorb Absorb
+25% Synergy $0.41
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+25% Synergy $4.41
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+18% Synergy $1.50
Ojutai's Command Ojutai's Command
+17% Synergy $0.31
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+15% Synergy $0.27
Lantern Flare Lantern Flare
+14% Synergy $0.12
Jeskai Charm Jeskai Charm
+14% Synergy $0.23
War Report War Report
+13% Synergy $0.25
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+12% Synergy $2.69
Soul's Grace Soul's Grace
+11% Synergy $0.15
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+11% Synergy $3.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+10% Synergy $3.63
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+10% Synergy $3.61
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+10% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+10% Synergy $0.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.45
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+8% Synergy $0.26
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+8% Synergy $0.22
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+8% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.67
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.01
Reward the Faithful Reward the Faithful
+5% Synergy $0.21
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+5% Synergy $0.47
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.42
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $0.48
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+3% Synergy $0.81
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.79
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.30
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.25
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.20
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+0% Synergy $5.58
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $6.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.34
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $67.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $8.00

Sorceries

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

Crash Through Crash Through
+32% Synergy $0.15
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+23% Synergy $0.32
Sanctify Sanctify
+16% Synergy $0.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.61
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $37.03
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $0.88
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.42
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy $0.33
Split Up Split Up
+4% Synergy $1.94
Fumigate Fumigate
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.91
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $6.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+0% Synergy $1.53
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.75
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.94
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+39% Synergy $5.22
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+29% Synergy $7.69
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+29% Synergy $24.31
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+28% Synergy $5.35
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.85
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+8% Synergy $2.84
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.70
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $3.84
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+5% Synergy $6.27
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
0% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+40% Synergy $0.32
Path of Bravery Path of Bravery
+37% Synergy $0.32
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+29% Synergy $2.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+19% Synergy $1.70
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+15% Synergy $3.05
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+15% Synergy $0.70
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+13% Synergy $16.47
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $5.34
Skywise Teachings Skywise Teachings
+12% Synergy $0.11
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+11% Synergy $4.03
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+9% Synergy $0.82
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+7% Synergy $1.59
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $12.68
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+6% Synergy $4.30
Monk Class Monk Class
+6% Synergy $0.38
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+6% Synergy $1.21
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $6.60
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+3% Synergy $13.20
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.49
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+0% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Jaya, Fiery Negotiator Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
+30% Synergy $0.50
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+13% Synergy $0.60
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+8% Synergy $10.32

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+43% Synergy $2.94
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+27% Synergy $0.78
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+12% Synergy $0.12
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+7% Synergy $0.37
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.48
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+41% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+31% Synergy $4.17
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+22% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+12% Synergy $0.30
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+3% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $2.98
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+2% Synergy $4.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.13

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+31% Synergy $1.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.27
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+16% Synergy $0.13
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+16% Synergy $0.16
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+13% Synergy $17.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $37.03
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $18.47
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $5.31
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+7% Synergy $16.58
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+6% Synergy $1.96
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $15.71
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+5% Synergy $0.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $8.37
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+5% Synergy $10.35
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $12.79
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+3% Synergy $1.57
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.23
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.60
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.36
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+0% Synergy $0.41
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+0% Synergy $31.39
Tundra Tundra
+0% Synergy $3000.00
Plateau Plateau
+0% Synergy $356.24
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+0% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.02
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.82
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.12
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-6% Synergy $0.32
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-8% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-8% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-8% Synergy $0.39
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-10% Synergy $0.31
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-15% Synergy $0.36

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