# 2023 Magic: The Gathering Magic Online Promos #105780

> The 2023 Magic Online Promos foil version of The Archimandrite, a legendary Human Advisor creature with five mana cost and unique life-gain synergy.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Magic Online Promos
- **Card Number**: 105780
- **Featured**: The Archimandrite
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {2}{U}{R}{W}
- **Type**: Legendary Creature — Human Advisor
- **Power / Toughness**: 0 / 5
- **Color**: R, U, W
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

This product is The Archimandrite, a legendary Human Advisor creature from the 2023 Magic Online Promos set. Identified by card number 105780, this foil release features a mana cost of {2}{U}{R}{W} and possesses 0 power and 5 toughness. The card was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu, whose artwork defines this promo treatment.

The Archimandrite functions as a utility creature with three distinct abilities. During your upkeep, you gain life equal to the number of cards in your hand minus four. This life gain triggers a secondary effect: each Advisor, Artificer, and Monk you control gains vigilance and receives a +X/+0 boost until end of turn, where X is the amount of life gained. Additionally, you can tap three untapped Advisors, Artificers, and/or Monks you control to draw a card.

The Archimandrite supports tribal strategies centered around Advisors, Artificers, and Monks. The foil finish adds a premium aesthetic to the card, distinguishing it from standard prints. As a promo item, it holds significance for those building specialized decks or completing the Magic Online Promos checklist. The card's unique interaction with life gain provides strategic depth, making it a notable addition to any serious collection of rare Magic cards.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of The Archimandrite?

The Archimandrite has a mana cost of {2}{U}{R}{W}, requiring two generic mana, one blue mana, one red mana, and one white mana.

### What abilities does The Archimandrite have in Magic: The Gathering?

The Archimandrite gains life equal to your hand size minus four at the start of your upkeep. This life gain gives your Advisors, Artificers, and Monks vigilance and +X/+0. You can also tap three of those creature types to draw a card.

### Who illustrated The Archimandrite promo card?

The 2023 Magic Online Promos foil version of The Archimandrite was illustrated by Cristi Balanescu.

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