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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17%synergy
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High Synergy Cards
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0%synergy
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3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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-3%synergy
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Relentless Assault
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3%synergy
Preordain
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-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
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50%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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41%synergy
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42%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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34%synergy
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2%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
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20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
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19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
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3%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
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7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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-3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
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6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
Spellbook
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5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
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1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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0%synergy
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1%synergy
Enchantments
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43%synergy
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25%synergy
Cleric Class
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28%synergy
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9%synergy
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19%synergy
Wizard Class
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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6%synergy
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15%synergy
Boon Reflection
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
Skywise Teachings
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13%synergy
Leyline of Hope
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9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
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7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
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3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
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3%synergy
Land Tax
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Paradox Haze
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3%synergy
Propaganda
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-5%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
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6%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
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3%synergy
Rediscover the Way
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3%synergy
Monk Class
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4%synergy
Planeswalkers
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32%synergy
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18%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
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17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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46%synergy
Radiant Fountain
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33%synergy
Blighted Steppe
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27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
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4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
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17%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
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14%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
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13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
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5%synergy
Minas Tirith
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4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
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3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
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6%synergy
Mutavault
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5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
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-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
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0%synergy
Sol Ring
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-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
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45%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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2%synergy
Mind Stone
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-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
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-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
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15%synergy
Raugrin Triome
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21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
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12%synergy
Steam Vents
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10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
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6%synergy
Shivan Reef
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6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
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-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
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13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
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2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
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6%synergy
Spectator Seating
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9%synergy
Training Center
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7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
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-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
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10%synergy
Prairie Stream
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-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
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-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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3%synergy
Flooded Strand
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-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion28 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
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7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
0%synergy