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
4.7%inclusion118 decks2.53K decks
New Cards
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80%synergy
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Sorceries
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3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
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53%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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37%synergy
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-1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
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20%synergy
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12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
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7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
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6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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-3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
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5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
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6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
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2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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0%synergy
Shadowspear
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1%synergy
Enchantments
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41%synergy
Aligned Heart
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29%synergy
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24%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
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10%synergy
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19%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
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16%synergy
Mystic Remora
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5%synergy
Blind Obedience
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14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
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11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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-2%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
Skywise Teachings
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
Leyline of Hope
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9%synergy
Kindred Discovery
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4%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
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7%synergy
Land Tax
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3%synergy
Propaganda
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-5%synergy
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4%synergy
Myth Realized
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6%synergy
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2%synergy
Monk Class
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4%synergy
Paradox Haze
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2%synergy
Planeswalkers
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30%synergy
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17%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
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18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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47%synergy
Radiant Fountain
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33%synergy
Blighted Steppe
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27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
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6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
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18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
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16%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
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13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
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-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
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4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
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4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
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2%synergy
Mutavault
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6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
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0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
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0%synergy
Sol Ring
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-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
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45%synergy
Azorius Signet
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15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
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2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
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0%synergy
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38%synergy
Boros Signet
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11%synergy
Izzet Signet
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8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
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-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
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28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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4%synergy
Mind Stone
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-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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-4%synergy
Lands
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-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
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16%synergy
Raugrin Triome
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21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
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-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
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9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
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7%synergy
Steam Vents
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7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
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3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
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4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
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14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
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6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
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-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
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14%synergy
Spectator Seating
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10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
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-15%synergy
Training Center
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5%synergy
Prairie Stream
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-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
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10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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3%synergy
Arid Mesa
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2%synergy
Sundown Pass
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9%synergy
Flooded Strand
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-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
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8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
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17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
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2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
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18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
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-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
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7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
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-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
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7%synergy
Mystic Gate
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4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
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-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
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-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
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-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
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2%synergy
Port Town
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-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
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6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
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-4%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
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0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
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-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
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-1%synergy