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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0%synergy
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-6%synergy
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0%synergy
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0%synergy
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-1%synergy
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2%synergy
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3%synergy
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-3%synergy
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