The Archimandrite
True Conviction
Delusions of Mediocrity

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Delusions of Mediocrity in hand.
The Archimandrite and True Conviction on the battlefield.
The Archimandrite is your commander, does not have summoning sickness and cannot be blocked by an opponent.
3 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Delusions of Mediocrity by paying 3.
2
Delusions of Mediocrity enters the battlefield, causing you to gain 10 life.
3
When you gain life, The Archimandrite triggers, giving Advisors, Monks, and Artificers you control +10/+0 until end of turn.
4
Deal first strike combat damage to an opponent using The Archimandrite and gain an equal amount of life due to lifelink.
5
When you gain life, The Archimandrite triggers again, giving Advisors, Monks, and Artificers you control at least +10/+0 until end of turn.
6
Deal normal combat damage to the same opponent with The Archimandrite.
7
The opponent loses the game due to being dealt at least 21 damage by your commander.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Target opponent loses the game
The Archimandrite
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7%synergy
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0%synergy
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42%synergy
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29%synergy
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18%synergy
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4%synergy
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32%synergy
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18%synergy
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18%synergy
Utility Lands
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48%synergy
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32%synergy
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27%synergy
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4%synergy
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17%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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Mutavault
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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1%synergy
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-4%synergy
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42%synergy
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13%synergy
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1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
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-1%synergy
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36%synergy
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7%synergy
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-5%synergy
Boros Signet
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8%synergy
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-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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3%synergy
Mind Stone
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-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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-6%synergy
Lands
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Raugrin Triome
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10%synergy
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-14%synergy
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6%synergy
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-7%synergy
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5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
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12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
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2%synergy
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6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
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-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
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8%synergy
Training Center
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
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-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
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-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
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3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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3%synergy
Perilous Landscape
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9%synergy
Sundown Pass
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8%synergy
Flooded Strand
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-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
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16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
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1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
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17%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
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15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
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-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
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5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
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-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
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5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
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-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
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-12%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
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-9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
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0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
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5%synergy
Fabled Passage
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4%synergy
Port Town
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-7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
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-1%synergy
Plateau
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-1%synergy
Tundra
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-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
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-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
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3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
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-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
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-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
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0%synergy