The Archimandrite (Commander) - Lifegain

The Archimandrite
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Alejandro Fuentes
Sep 8, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
The Best Two-Type Commanders in Magic, Ranked
A tier-ranked look at Commander's best two-creature-type generals, from Kaalia of the Vast to the adorable Olag and Miau, New Friends.
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Deflecting Swat
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Opt
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Supreme Verdict
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Fumigate
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Vandalblast
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Venser's Journal
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The Wind Crystal
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Swiftfoot Boots
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Lightning Greaves
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Bident of Thassa
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Spellbook
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Archaeomancer's Map
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Frostcliff Siege
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Cleric Class
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Wizard Class
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Proft's Eidetic Memory
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Land Tax
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Paradox Haze
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Unstoppable Plan
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Adventurer's Inn
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Cori Mountain Monastery
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Talisman of Conviction
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Talisman of Creativity
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Port Town
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Tundra
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Hengegate Pathway
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1.1xlift
Sejiri Refuge
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Cascade Bluffs
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0.5xlift
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