Art by Cristi Balanescu
The Archimandrite
Legendary Creature — Human Advisor
At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain X life, where X is the number of cards in your hand minus 4. Whenever you gain life, each Advisor, Artificer, and Monk you control gains vigilance and gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the amount of life you gained. Tap three untapped Advisors, Artificers, and/or Monks you control: Draw a card.
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Most Played With The Archimandrite (179)
Arcane Signet
87% of decks · $0.49
Sol Ring
83% of decks · $1.38
Thought Vessel
64% of decks
True Conviction
52% of decks · $3.93
Path to Exile
52% of decks · $0.64
Venser's Journal
50% of decks · $8.96
Lightning Helix
49% of decks · $0.28
Soulfire Grand Master
49% of decks · $0.90
Sphinx's Revelation
48% of decks · $0.35
Aligned Heart
48% of decks · $0.27
Loran of the Third Path
48% of decks · $7.25
Talisman of Progress
48% of decks · $0.28
Elsha of the Infinite
48% of decks · $0.66
Sage of the Skies
48% of decks · $0.43
Monastery Swiftspear
47% of decks · $0.34
Mantis Rider
46% of decks · $0.21
Flamehold Grappler
46% of decks · $0.20
Serra Ascendant
46% of decks · $29.40
Talisman of Conviction
45% of decks · $0.35
Boros Charm
45% of decks · $4.63
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
44% of decks · $0.33
Heliod's Intervention
44% of decks · $3.04
Ojutai Exemplars
44% of decks · $0.49
Lyse Hext
44% of decks · $0.33
Talisman of Creativity
43% of decks · $0.52
Counterspell
42% of decks · $4.28
Azorius Signet
42% of decks · $0.28
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
41% of decks
Elusive Spellfist
39% of decks · $0.27
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
39% of decks · $5.09
Taigam, Ojutai Master
39% of decks · $0.58
Crash Through
38% of decks · $0.16
Akroma's Will
38% of decks · $16.72
Pinnacle Monk
37% of decks
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
36% of decks · $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water
36% of decks · $5.27
Third Path Iconoclast
35% of decks · $0.37
Beacon of Immortality
34% of decks · $15.72
Boros Signet
34% of decks · $0.69
Cori-Steel Cutter
34% of decks · $5.06
Izzet Signet
33% of decks · $0.23
Imperial Recruiter
33% of decks · $12.32
Aetherflux Reservoir
32% of decks · $21.47
Blasphemous Act
32% of decks · $0.88
Githzerai Monk
31% of decks · $0.28
The Wind Crystal
30% of decks · $6.68
Revitalize
30% of decks · $0.25
Dovin's Veto
30% of decks · $2.86
Cori Mountain Stalwart
29% of decks · $0.16
Fellwar Stone
29% of decks
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
29% of decks · $0.46
Riot Control
29% of decks · $0.29
Ledger Shredder
29% of decks · $9.99
Flying Crane Technique
29% of decks · $0.30
Generous Gift
28% of decks · $0.92
Frostcliff Siege
28% of decks · $2.76
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
28% of decks · $7.18
Cleric Class
28% of decks · $1.90
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
27% of decks · $19.81
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27% of decks · $1.33
Absorb
26% of decks · $0.40
Drumbellower
25% of decks · $2.73
Inspired Ultimatum
24% of decks · $0.31
Sunset Strikemaster
23% of decks · $0.30
Supreme Verdict
23% of decks · $2.61
Narset, Enlightened Master
22% of decks · $0.60
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
22% of decks · $0.98
Wizard Class
22% of decks · $3.12
Lightning Greaves
22% of decks · $4.00
Pristine Talisman
22% of decks · $0.40
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
22% of decks · $9.76
Rhystic Study
22% of decks · $69.59
Swiftfoot Boots
21% of decks
Firebending Student
21% of decks · $0.42
Arcane Denial
21% of decks · $2.03
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20% of decks · $1.22
Faithful Mending
20% of decks · $1.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19% of decks · $5.80
Austere Command
18% of decks · $0.37
Narset of the Ancient Way
18% of decks · $0.64
Mistfire Adept
18% of decks · $0.28
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18% of decks
Chaos Warp
17% of decks
Dauntless Dismantler
17% of decks · $0.32
Sanctify
17% of decks · $0.25
Unsettled Mariner
17% of decks · $4.31
Jeskai Charm
17% of decks · $0.29
Negate
17% of decks · $0.24
Deflecting Palm
17% of decks · $3.16
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17% of decks · $0.14
Rally the Monastery
16% of decks · $0.26
Ojutai's Command
16% of decks · $0.33
Brainstorm
16% of decks · $0.57
Restoration Magic
16% of decks · $1.85
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
16% of decks · $0.33
Ponder
15% of decks · $3.58
Illusions of Grandeur
15% of decks
Authority of the Consuls
15% of decks · $5.18
Lantern Flare
15% of decks · $0.18
Will, Scion of Peace
14% of decks · $1.28
War Report
14% of decks · $0.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14% of decks · $3.16
Flawless Maneuver
14% of decks · $9.70
Jeskai Brushmaster
13% of decks · $0.13
Jeskai Revelation
13% of decks · $4.49
Smothering Tithe
13% of decks · $56.14
Duelist of the Mind
13% of decks · $0.28
Cyclonic Rift
13% of decks · $39.16
Soul Warden
12% of decks · $3.40
Tataru Taru
12% of decks · $6.11
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of decks
Teferi's Protection
12% of decks · $46.16
Legion Leadership
12% of decks
Masako the Humorless
12% of decks · $22.86
Dragon-Style Twins
11% of decks · $0.33
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
11% of decks · $0.34
Mystic Remora
11% of decks · $15.08
Skywise Teachings
11% of decks · $0.03
Wayfarer's Bauble
11% of decks · $5.61
Elixir of Immortality
11% of decks · $1.04
New Way Forward
11% of decks · $0.23
Thrilling Discovery
11% of decks · $0.40
Roaming Throne
11% of decks · $51.97
Enlightened Ascetic
11% of decks · $0.13
Jeskai Elder
11% of decks · $0.33
Chromatic Lantern
11% of decks
Invoke the Divine
10% of decks · $0.28
Azorius Charm
10% of decks · $0.30
Stroke of Midnight
10% of decks · $0.28
Preordain
10% of decks · $0.87
Leyline of Hope
10% of decks · $1.41
Mirror Entity
10% of decks · $2.15
Monk of the Open Hand
10% of decks · $0.27
Opt
9% of decks · $0.27
Farewell
9% of decks · $6.20
Light of Hope
9% of decks · $0.27
Bident of Thassa
9% of decks · $0.45
Jeska's Will
9% of decks · $41.42
Commander's Sphere
9% of decks · $0.34
Heartwarming Redemption
9% of decks · $0.28
Mind Stone
9% of decks
Kindred Discovery
8% of decks · $4.87
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8% of decks · $3.31
Mana Drain
8% of decks · $56.89
Cosmos Elixir
8% of decks · $2.87
Deflecting Swat
8% of decks · $72.64
Fierce Guardianship
8% of decks · $63.65
Vandalblast
8% of decks · $1.70
Sink into Stupor
8% of decks
Dawn's Truce
8% of decks · $9.99
Distant Melody
8% of decks · $0.36
Fumigate
8% of decks · $0.31
Unstoppable Plan
8% of decks · $2.38
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8% of decks · $7.60
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8% of decks · $8.58
Monk Class
8% of decks · $0.40
Intruder Alarm
8% of decks · $5.75
Dramatic Reversal
8% of decks · $0.38
Delusions of Mediocrity
8% of decks · $1.75
Enlightened Tutor
7% of decks · $38.32
The One Ring
7% of decks · $116.27
Spellbook
7% of decks · $4.51
Fountain of Renewal
7% of decks · $1.02
Approach of the Second Sun
7% of decks · $6.29
Land Tax
7% of decks · $16.88
Split Up
7% of decks · $2.22
Sevinne's Reclamation
7% of decks · $0.39
Boon Reflection
7% of decks · $12.39
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6% of decks · $0.30
Sundering Eruption
6% of decks
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of decks · $1.07
Sejiri Shelter
6% of decks
Blind Obedience
6% of decks · $6.02
Clever Concealment
6% of decks · $3.63
Windfall
6% of decks · $6.02
Pursue the Past
6% of decks · $0.26
Swan Song
6% of decks · $10.60
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6% of decks · $0.46
Trouble in Pairs
5% of decks · $25.56
New Cards
Gleaming Splendor
5% of decks · $30.72
Master's Councillors
4% of decks · $0.17
Surgical Precision
4% of decks · $0.15
Turbulent Shore
3% of decks · $2.84
Saheeli, Jewel of Avishkar
2% of decks · $1.15
Creatures (50)
Soulfire Grand Master
49% of decks · $0.90
Loran of the Third Path
48% of decks · $7.25
Elsha of the Infinite
48% of decks · $0.66
Sage of the Skies
48% of decks · $0.43
Monastery Swiftspear
47% of decks · $0.34
Mantis Rider
46% of decks · $0.21
Flamehold Grappler
46% of decks · $0.20
Serra Ascendant
46% of decks · $29.40
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
44% of decks · $0.33
Ojutai Exemplars
44% of decks · $0.49
Lyse Hext
44% of decks · $0.33
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
41% of decks
Elusive Spellfist
39% of decks · $0.27
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
39% of decks · $5.09
Taigam, Ojutai Master
39% of decks · $0.58
Pinnacle Monk
37% of decks
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
36% of decks · $0.21
Third Path Iconoclast
35% of decks · $0.37
Imperial Recruiter
33% of decks · $12.32
Githzerai Monk
31% of decks · $0.28
Cori Mountain Stalwart
29% of decks · $0.16
Ledger Shredder
29% of decks · $9.99
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
28% of decks · $7.18
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
27% of decks · $19.81
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27% of decks · $1.33
Drumbellower
25% of decks · $2.73
Sunset Strikemaster
23% of decks · $0.30
Narset, Enlightened Master
22% of decks · $0.60
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
22% of decks · $0.98
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
22% of decks · $9.76
Firebending Student
21% of decks · $0.42
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
20% of decks · $1.22
Mistfire Adept
18% of decks · $0.28
Dauntless Dismantler
17% of decks · $0.32
Unsettled Mariner
17% of decks · $4.31
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17% of decks · $0.14
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
16% of decks · $0.33
Will, Scion of Peace
14% of decks · $1.28
Jeskai Brushmaster
13% of decks · $0.13
Duelist of the Mind
13% of decks · $0.28
Soul Warden
12% of decks · $3.40
Tataru Taru
12% of decks · $6.11
Masako the Humorless
12% of decks · $22.86
Dragon-Style Twins
11% of decks · $0.33
Everett K. Ross, Hapless Attaché
11% of decks · $0.34
Roaming Throne
11% of decks · $51.97
Enlightened Ascetic
11% of decks · $0.13
Jeskai Elder
11% of decks · $0.33
Mirror Entity
10% of decks · $2.15
Monk of the Open Hand
10% of decks · $0.27
Instants (50)
Path to Exile
52% of decks · $0.64
Lightning Helix
49% of decks · $0.28
Sphinx's Revelation
48% of decks · $0.35
Boros Charm
45% of decks · $4.63
Heliod's Intervention
44% of decks · $3.04
Counterspell
42% of decks · $4.28
Akroma's Will
38% of decks · $16.72
Beacon of Immortality
34% of decks · $15.72
Revitalize
30% of decks · $0.25
Dovin's Veto
30% of decks · $2.86
Riot Control
29% of decks · $0.29
Flying Crane Technique
29% of decks · $0.30
Generous Gift
28% of decks · $0.92
Absorb
26% of decks · $0.40
Arcane Denial
21% of decks · $2.03
Faithful Mending
20% of decks · $1.12
Chaos Warp
17% of decks
Jeskai Charm
17% of decks · $0.29
Negate
17% of decks · $0.24
Deflecting Palm
17% of decks · $3.16
Rally the Monastery
16% of decks · $0.26
Ojutai's Command
16% of decks · $0.33
Brainstorm
16% of decks · $0.57
Restoration Magic
16% of decks · $1.85
Lantern Flare
15% of decks · $0.18
War Report
14% of decks · $0.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14% of decks · $3.16
Flawless Maneuver
14% of decks · $9.70
Jeskai Revelation
13% of decks · $4.49
Cyclonic Rift
13% of decks · $39.16
Teferi's Protection
12% of decks · $46.16
Legion Leadership
12% of decks
New Way Forward
11% of decks · $0.23
Invoke the Divine
10% of decks · $0.28
Azorius Charm
10% of decks · $0.30
Stroke of Midnight
10% of decks · $0.28
Opt
9% of decks · $0.27
Light of Hope
9% of decks · $0.27
Heartwarming Redemption
9% of decks · $0.28
Mana Drain
8% of decks · $56.89
Deflecting Swat
8% of decks · $72.64
Fierce Guardianship
8% of decks · $63.65
Sink into Stupor
8% of decks
Dawn's Truce
8% of decks · $9.99
Dramatic Reversal
8% of decks · $0.38
Enlightened Tutor
7% of decks · $38.32
Sejiri Shelter
6% of decks
Clever Concealment
6% of decks · $3.63
Swan Song
6% of decks · $10.60
Your Temple Is Under Attack
6% of decks · $0.46
Sorceries (21)
Crash Through
38% of decks · $0.16
Blasphemous Act
32% of decks · $0.88
Inspired Ultimatum
24% of decks · $0.31
Supreme Verdict
23% of decks · $2.61
Austere Command
18% of decks · $0.37
Sanctify
17% of decks · $0.25
Ponder
15% of decks · $3.58
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of decks
Thrilling Discovery
11% of decks · $0.40
Preordain
10% of decks · $0.87
Farewell
9% of decks · $6.20
Jeska's Will
9% of decks · $41.42
Vandalblast
8% of decks · $1.70
Distant Melody
8% of decks · $0.36
Fumigate
8% of decks · $0.31
Approach of the Second Sun
7% of decks · $6.29
Split Up
7% of decks · $2.22
Sevinne's Reclamation
7% of decks · $0.39
Sundering Eruption
6% of decks
Windfall
6% of decks · $6.02
Pursue the Past
6% of decks · $0.26
Utility Artifacts (16)
Venser's Journal
50% of decks · $8.96
Cori-Steel Cutter
34% of decks · $5.06
Aetherflux Reservoir
32% of decks · $21.47
The Wind Crystal
30% of decks · $6.68
Lightning Greaves
22% of decks · $4.00
Swiftfoot Boots
21% of decks
Wayfarer's Bauble
11% of decks · $5.61
Elixir of Immortality
11% of decks · $1.04
Bident of Thassa
9% of decks · $0.45
Cosmos Elixir
8% of decks · $2.87
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8% of decks · $7.60
The One Ring
7% of decks · $116.27
Spellbook
7% of decks · $4.51
Fountain of Renewal
7% of decks · $1.02
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6% of decks · $0.30
Archaeomancer's Map
6% of decks · $1.07
Mana Artifacts (15)
Arcane Signet
87% of decks · $0.49
Sol Ring
83% of decks · $1.38
Thought Vessel
64% of decks
Talisman of Progress
48% of decks · $0.28
Talisman of Conviction
45% of decks · $0.35
Talisman of Creativity
43% of decks · $0.52
Azorius Signet
42% of decks · $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water
36% of decks · $5.27
Boros Signet
34% of decks · $0.69
Izzet Signet
33% of decks · $0.23
Fellwar Stone
29% of decks
Pristine Talisman
22% of decks · $0.40
Chromatic Lantern
11% of decks
Commander's Sphere
9% of decks · $0.34
Mind Stone
9% of decks
Enchantments (24)
True Conviction
52% of decks · $3.93
Aligned Heart
48% of decks · $0.27
Frostcliff Siege
28% of decks · $2.76
Cleric Class
28% of decks · $1.90
Wizard Class
22% of decks · $3.12
Rhystic Study
22% of decks · $69.59
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19% of decks · $5.80
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18% of decks
Illusions of Grandeur
15% of decks
Authority of the Consuls
15% of decks · $5.18
Smothering Tithe
13% of decks · $56.14
Mystic Remora
11% of decks · $15.08
Skywise Teachings
11% of decks · $0.03
Leyline of Hope
10% of decks · $1.41
Kindred Discovery
8% of decks · $4.87
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8% of decks · $3.31
Unstoppable Plan
8% of decks · $2.38
Monk Class
8% of decks · $0.40
Intruder Alarm
8% of decks · $5.75
Delusions of Mediocrity
8% of decks · $1.75
Land Tax
7% of decks · $16.88
Boon Reflection
7% of decks · $12.39
Blind Obedience
6% of decks · $6.02
Trouble in Pairs
5% of decks · $25.56
Planeswalkers (3)
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
29% of decks · $0.46
Narset of the Ancient Way
18% of decks · $0.64
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8% of decks · $8.58
Utility Lands (13)
Reliquary Tower
77% of decks
Radiant Fountain
27% of decks
Rogue's Passage
22% of decks
Blighted Steppe
12% of decks
Otawara, Soaring City
12% of decks
Adventurer's Inn
9% of decks
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
9% of decks
Kabira Crossroads
8% of decks
Cori Mountain Monastery
8% of decks
Minas Tirith
7% of decks
Mystic Sanctuary
6% of decks
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of decks
Ancient Tomb
5% of decks
Lands (50)
Island
98% of decks
Plains
97% of decks
Mountain
96% of decks
Command Tower
91% of decks
Mystic Monastery
66% of decks
Exotic Orchard
57% of decks
Glacial Fortress
51% of decks
Raugrin Triome
48% of decks
Clifftop Retreat
48% of decks
Hallowed Fountain
47% of decks
Battlefield Forge
46% of decks
Sulfur Falls
46% of decks
Path of Ancestry
46% of decks
Sacred Foundry
45% of decks
Steam Vents
44% of decks
Shivan Reef
43% of decks
Prairie Stream
41% of decks
Adarkar Wastes
39% of decks
Pinnacle Monk
37% of decks
Sea of Clouds
37% of decks
Training Center
35% of decks
Spectator Seating
35% of decks
Deserted Beach
30% of decks
Flooded Strand
28% of decks
Arid Mesa
27% of decks
Stormcarved Coast
27% of decks
Sundown Pass
27% of decks
Scalding Tarn
26% of decks
Tranquil Cove
23% of decks
Wind-Scarred Crag
23% of decks
Perilous Landscape
22% of decks
Swiftwater Cliffs
22% of decks
Evolving Wilds
20% of decks
Temple of Enlightenment
17% of decks
Temple of Epiphany
15% of decks
Azorius Chancery
15% of decks
Temple of Triumph
15% of decks
Terramorphic Expanse
14% of decks
Boros Garrison
13% of decks
Izzet Boilerworks
13% of decks
Skycloud Expanse
12% of decks
Sea Gate Restoration
12% of decks
Rugged Prairie
12% of decks
Legion Leadership
12% of decks
Tundra
12% of decks
Plateau
11% of decks
Volcanic Island
11% of decks
Cascade Bluffs
11% of decks
Port Town
10% of decks
Sink into Stupor
8% of decks
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