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
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16%synergy
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46%synergy
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5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
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1%synergy
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46%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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29%synergy
Boros Signet
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3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
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21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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-5%synergy
Mind Stone
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-5%synergy
Firdoch Core
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5%synergy
Lands
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20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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-2%synergy
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19%synergy
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25%synergy
Training Center
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
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4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
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-8%synergy
Shivan Reef
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-9%synergy
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5%synergy
Arid Mesa
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13%synergy
Deserted Beach
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17%synergy
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9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
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-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
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12%synergy
Prairie Stream
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-10%synergy
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-1%synergy
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9%synergy
Tundra
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5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
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4%synergy
Plateau
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4%synergy
Volcanic Island
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4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
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9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
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8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
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-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
Mystic Gate
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1%synergy
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-14%synergy
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7%synergy
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0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
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-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
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-16%synergy
Fabled Passage
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3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
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-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
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-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
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-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
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1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
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-14%synergy