The Archimandrite
Illusions of Grandeur

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
The Archimandrite on the battlefield.
Illusions of Grandeur in hand.
The Archimandrite is your commander, does not have summoning sickness and cannot be blocked by an opponent. The Archimandrite has a power of one or greater.
3 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Illusions of Grandeur by paying 3.
2
Illusions of Grandeur enters the battlefield, causing you to gain twenty life.
3
The Archimandrite triggers, giving Advisors, Monks, and Artificers you control +20/+0 until end of turn.
4
Deal combat damage to an opponent using The Archimandrite.
5
The opponent loses the game due to being dealt twenty-one or more damage by your commander.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Target opponent loses the game
The Archimandrite
17%inclusion425 decks2.52K decks
Zedruu the Greathearted
0.2%inclusion20 decks10.7K decks
New Cards
Feisty Spikeling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Gathering Stone
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Omni-Changeling
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Belonging
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
80%inclusion356 decks445 decks
79%synergy
Monastery Mentor
88%inclusion390 decks445 decks
74%synergy
Serra Ascendant
71%inclusion318 decks445 decks
69%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
66%inclusion295 decks445 decks
64%synergy
True Conviction
64%inclusion285 decks445 decks
63%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
67%inclusion169 decks252 decks
62%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
62%inclusion275 decks445 decks
57%synergy
Union of the Third Path
58%inclusion256 decks445 decks
57%synergy
Ivory Tower
57%inclusion252 decks445 decks
56%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
56%inclusion248 decks445 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion375 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
60%inclusion268 decks445 decks
45%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
60%inclusion265 decks445 decks
55%synergy
Akroma's Will
57%inclusion253 decks445 decks
45%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
56%inclusion251 decks445 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion245 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion243 decks445 decks
34%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
54%inclusion242 decks445 decks
51%synergy
Venser's Journal
53%inclusion238 decks445 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
53%inclusion235 decks445 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
42%inclusion188 decks445 decks
40%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion157 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion112 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion103 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion99 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion76 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion74 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion43 decks445 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion43 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.6%inclusion25 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Mantis Rider
52%inclusion233 decks445 decks
51%synergy
Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
51%inclusion227 decks445 decks
50%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
50%inclusion223 decks445 decks
47%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
49%inclusion220 decks445 decks
49%synergy
Student of Ojutai
49%inclusion218 decks445 decks
48%synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
48%inclusion215 decks445 decks
47%synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
48%inclusion214 decks445 decks
47%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
48%inclusion212 decks445 decks
45%synergy
Sage of the Skies
48%inclusion116 decks244 decks
47%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
47%inclusion208 decks445 decks
41%synergy
Ledger Shredder
45%inclusion201 decks445 decks
42%synergy
Elusive Spellfist
44%inclusion197 decks445 decks
44%synergy
Lyse Hext
44%inclusion84 decks192 decks
41%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
42%inclusion105 decks249 decks
39%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
42%inclusion185 decks445 decks
41%synergy
Drumbellower
41%inclusion184 decks445 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion162 decks402 decks
34%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
38%inclusion168 decks445 decks
36%synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
34%inclusion150 decks445 decks
33%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
32%inclusion141 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
30%inclusion135 decks445 decks
29%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
29%inclusion130 decks445 decks
28%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
27%inclusion121 decks445 decks
27%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Oreskos Sun Guide
27%inclusion119 decks445 decks
26%synergy
Githzerai Monk
25%inclusion113 decks445 decks
25%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
24%inclusion93 decks393 decks
22%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Lone Missionary
22%inclusion100 decks445 decks
22%synergy
Firebending Student
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
21%inclusion95 decks445 decks
19%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
21%inclusion94 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion89 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
18%inclusion82 decks445 decks
18%synergy
Mistfire Adept
17%inclusion77 decks445 decks
17%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
16%inclusion69 decks444 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
15%inclusion67 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion63 decks445 decks
-5%synergy
Masako the Humorless
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Soltari Monk
13%inclusion57 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
13%inclusion57 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
13%inclusion56 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Stratus Dancer
12%inclusion54 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
11%inclusion50 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
-2%synergy
Schema Thief
10%inclusion43 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Entity
10%inclusion43 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Congregate
50%inclusion223 decks445 decks
50%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
49%inclusion218 decks445 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Helix
43%inclusion190 decks445 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion167 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion153 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion149 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion132 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Riot Control
22%inclusion100 decks445 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion96 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Flying Crane Technique
21%inclusion94 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Revitalize
21%inclusion93 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Faithful Mending
21%inclusion92 decks445 decks
19%synergy
War Report
20%inclusion89 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Absorb
18%inclusion82 decks445 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion80 decks445 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion75 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Rally the Monastery
16%inclusion41 decks256 decks
15%synergy
Lantern Flare
16%inclusion69 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion67 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion65 decks445 decks
-6%synergy
Soul's Grace
14%inclusion64 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion63 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion62 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion61 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Ojutai's Command
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion52 decks403 decks
6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion56 decks445 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion55 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion49 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion50 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion50 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Reward the Faithful
10%inclusion46 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Charm
10%inclusion44 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion44 decks445 decks
-7%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
9.2%inclusion41 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.0%inclusion40 decks445 decks
-6%synergy
Invoke the Divine
8.8%inclusion39 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Charm
8.3%inclusion37 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Light of Hope
8.1%inclusion36 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion36 decks445 decks
3%synergy
New Way Forward
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.7%inclusion30 decks445 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.5%inclusion29 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion25 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
42%inclusion189 decks445 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion152 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
27%inclusion119 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
21%inclusion93 decks445 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion86 decks445 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion73 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Sanctify
16%inclusion69 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion62 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
10%inclusion43 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion39 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.4%inclusion42 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion35 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion33 decks445 decks
-6%synergy
Distant Melody
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
-2%synergy
Split Up
7.1%inclusion25 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
49%inclusion217 decks445 decks
46%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
40%inclusion98 decks248 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion158 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion155 decks445 decks
34%synergy
The Wind Crystal
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion103 decks445 decks
-2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
12%inclusion55 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion42 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.2%inclusion41 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.5%inclusion38 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion32 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.6%inclusion23 decks351 decks
5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6.3%inclusion28 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
6.3%inclusion28 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion27 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aligned Heart
45%inclusion111 decks249 decks
38%synergy
Path of Bravery
39%inclusion173 decks445 decks
38%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
31%inclusion136 decks445 decks
29%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
29%inclusion72 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Cleric Class
26%inclusion114 decks445 decks
25%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
21%inclusion74 decks348 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20%inclusion87 decks445 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion81 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
18%inclusion78 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion77 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion43 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
9.0%inclusion40 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
8.9%inclusion35 decks392 decks
9%synergy
Skywise Teachings
8.8%inclusion39 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.8%inclusion39 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
8.5%inclusion38 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.9%inclusion35 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion34 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
7.6%inclusion34 decks445 decks
-4%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.7%inclusion30 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.5%inclusion29 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion24 decks445 decks
-6%synergy
Monk Class
5.2%inclusion23 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
36%inclusion158 decks445 decks
34%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
17%inclusion75 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
15%inclusion67 decks445 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion358 decks445 decks
46%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion127 decks445 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion118 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion106 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Steppe
17%inclusion74 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion53 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion48 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
9.2%inclusion41 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
6.7%inclusion30 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion27 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.4%inclusion24 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion408 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion402 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
70%inclusion310 decks445 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion251 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion233 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion219 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion201 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion165 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion165 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion152 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion149 decks445 decks
29%synergy
Pristine Talisman
21%inclusion95 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.0%inclusion40 decks445 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion33 decks445 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion31 decks445 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion420 decks445 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
67%inclusion299 decks445 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion291 decks445 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
64%inclusion286 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion272 decks445 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion268 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion266 decks445 decks
19%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion251 decks445 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion246 decks445 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion242 decks445 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion211 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion207 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion206 decks445 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion185 decks445 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion183 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion179 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion172 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion170 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion167 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion167 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion164 decks445 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion158 decks445 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion149 decks445 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion129 decks445 decks
-11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion71 decks402 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion77 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion73 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion72 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion70 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion69 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion68 decks445 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion67 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion67 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion64 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion63 decks445 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion63 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion58 decks445 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion57 decks445 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion57 decks445 decks
-14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion54 decks445 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion51 decks445 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion50 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion50 decks445 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion47 decks445 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion46 decks445 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion45 decks445 decks
-14%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion44 decks445 decks
1%synergy