Excava, the Risen Past (Commander)

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
These legends might have been second-fiddle in their own precons, but that doesn't mean they're all forgettable; in fact, some are the best!
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13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
6%synergy
The Mountain-king's Return
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Vision of Love
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
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5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
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Faithless Looting
83%inclusion475 decks574 decks
65%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
73%inclusion421 decks574 decks
64%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
60%inclusion342 decks574 decks
58%synergy
Selfless Spirit
67%inclusion383 decks574 decks
56%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
56%inclusion324 decks574 decks
54%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
57%inclusion329 decks574 decks
50%synergy
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53%inclusion305 decks574 decks
49%synergy
Windcrag Siege
58%inclusion333 decks574 decks
48%synergy
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55%inclusion316 decks574 decks
48%synergy
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52%inclusion300 decks574 decks
48%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion399 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
58%inclusion331 decks574 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion329 decks574 decks
0%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
53%inclusion302 decks574 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Innocence
49%inclusion281 decks574 decks
38%synergy
Currency Converter
49%inclusion280 decks574 decks
45%synergy
Millikin
48%inclusion277 decks574 decks
46%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
48%inclusion275 decks574 decks
44%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
48%inclusion274 decks574 decks
47%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
46%inclusion265 decks574 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
11%inclusion63 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.5%inclusion49 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
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Loran of the Third Path
44%inclusion254 decks574 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
43%inclusion245 decks574 decks
28%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
41%inclusion235 decks574 decks
36%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
40%inclusion232 decks574 decks
39%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
40%inclusion228 decks574 decks
37%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
39%inclusion225 decks574 decks
35%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion222 decks574 decks
27%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
37%inclusion210 decks574 decks
33%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
36%inclusion209 decks574 decks
33%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion207 decks574 decks
30%synergy
Claim Jumper
35%inclusion200 decks574 decks
30%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion192 decks574 decks
30%synergy
Guardian of Faith
33%inclusion187 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion184 decks574 decks
18%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
32%inclusion182 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
30%inclusion174 decks574 decks
27%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
28%inclusion158 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
27%inclusion153 decks574 decks
21%synergy
Serra Paragon
26%inclusion152 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
26%inclusion149 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
26%inclusion149 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion148 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
22%inclusion127 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
22%inclusion127 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
21%inclusion122 decks574 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion121 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion121 decks574 decks
-3%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
21%inclusion119 decks574 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion116 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
20%inclusion112 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Containment Construct
19%inclusion109 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion108 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
18%inclusion106 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
18%inclusion104 decks574 decks
17%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
18%inclusion102 decks574 decks
17%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
17%inclusion97 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
16%inclusion93 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
16%inclusion93 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Cathar Commando
16%inclusion89 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion86 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion84 decks574 decks
9%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
14%inclusion83 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Balefire Liege
14%inclusion83 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion82 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
14%inclusion81 decks574 decks
13%synergy
The Warring Triad
14%inclusion80 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
13%inclusion77 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
13%inclusion76 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
12%inclusion71 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
12%inclusion68 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Lorehold Charm
39%inclusion226 decks574 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion178 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion169 decks574 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion164 decks574 decks
-18%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion136 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
16%inclusion90 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion90 decks574 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion79 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion77 decks574 decks
-16%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion70 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion67 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion65 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.2%inclusion53 decks574 decks
-7%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion47 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
8.0%inclusion46 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion44 decks574 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostway
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion40 decks574 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.6%inclusion38 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion37 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.4%inclusion37 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.9%inclusion34 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.1%inclusion29 decks574 decks
-14%synergy
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Thrilling Discovery
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37%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
36%inclusion206 decks574 decks
30%synergy
Pursue the Past
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25%synergy
Seize the Spoils
32%inclusion185 decks574 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion163 decks574 decks
-5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion124 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Rip Apart
20%inclusion113 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
19%inclusion105 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion100 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
15%inclusion84 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion74 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Fateful Tempest
10%inclusion60 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.6%inclusion48 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion49 decks574 decks
-7%synergy
Helping Hand
7.8%inclusion45 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
7.5%inclusion43 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.0%inclusion40 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
-8%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.6%inclusion38 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ark of Hunger
43%inclusion233 decks544 decks
35%synergy
Monument to Endurance
34%inclusion197 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
29%inclusion169 decks574 decks
28%synergy
Power Conduit
25%inclusion143 decks574 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion123 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Melded Moxite
21%inclusion119 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion103 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
16%inclusion93 decks574 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
16%inclusion90 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion81 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion80 decks574 decks
-15%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion65 decks574 decks
-3%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion59 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
9.4%inclusion54 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.2%inclusion53 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.7%inclusion44 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.1%inclusion41 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.0%inclusion40 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.9%inclusion34 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion33 decks574 decks
-36%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
5.4%inclusion31 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.2%inclusion30 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.1%inclusion29 decks574 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
41%inclusion234 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Bitter Reunion
39%inclusion223 decks574 decks
37%synergy
Cool but Rude
33%inclusion189 decks574 decks
30%synergy
Grasp of Fate
31%inclusion179 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Primary Research
31%inclusion178 decks574 decks
26%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
28%inclusion163 decks574 decks
22%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
28%inclusion158 decks574 decks
26%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion141 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Shared Animosity
24%inclusion140 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Airbender Ascension
24%inclusion137 decks574 decks
23%synergy
Firebender Ascension
22%inclusion129 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Monologue Tax
21%inclusion121 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Solemnity
21%inclusion121 decks574 decks
21%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
20%inclusion114 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion80 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion74 decks574 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion67 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
11%inclusion66 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion63 decks574 decks
-0%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
10%inclusion60 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10%inclusion59 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion58 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion57 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion55 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion52 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
8.9%inclusion51 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Static Prison
8.5%inclusion49 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Always Watching
8.4%inclusion48 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
8.2%inclusion47 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.8%inclusion45 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.7%inclusion44 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.7%inclusion44 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.3%inclusion42 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.4%inclusion37 decks574 decks
2%synergy
On Wings of Gold
5.9%inclusion34 decks574 decks
4%synergy
In the Trenches
5.7%inclusion33 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.7%inclusion33 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion32 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
41%inclusion238 decks574 decks
40%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion198 decks574 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion187 decks574 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion185 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion149 decks574 decks
18%synergy
Mistveil Plains
25%inclusion144 decks574 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion124 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion88 decks574 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion87 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion76 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion66 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion60 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.4%inclusion54 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion52 decks574 decks
-21%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion51 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion49 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.4%inclusion37 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
-12%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.7%inclusion33 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion29 decks574 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion455 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion449 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion281 decks574 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion239 decks574 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion215 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion207 decks574 decks
-12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion202 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion92 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.9%inclusion41 decks521 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion43 decks574 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion568 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion566 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion515 decks574 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion461 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion424 decks574 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Summit
68%inclusion392 decks574 decks
43%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion368 decks574 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
58%inclusion332 decks574 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion323 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion307 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion288 decks574 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion258 decks574 decks
33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
45%inclusion256 decks574 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion255 decks574 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
43%inclusion248 decks574 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion231 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion218 decks574 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion217 decks574 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion189 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion183 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
27%inclusion153 decks574 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Peaks
23%inclusion130 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion129 decks574 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion127 decks574 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion121 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion108 decks574 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion102 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Fields of Strife
17%inclusion96 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion79 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion74 decks574 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion72 decks574 decks
-4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
12%inclusion70 decks574 decks
8%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion66 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Study Hall
11%inclusion62 decks574 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion57 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion50 decks574 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion49 decks574 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion40 decks574 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.8%inclusion39 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.4%inclusion37 decks574 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion36 decks574 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion35 decks574 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.6%inclusion32 decks574 decks
-1%synergy
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