Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Budget

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Millikin
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Faithless Looting
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Relic Retriever
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
55%synergy
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Selfless Spirit
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Primary Research
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
49%synergy
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Kirol, History Buff
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Hardened Academic
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Guardian of Faith
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Claim Jumper
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Serra Paragon
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Sun Titan
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Anger
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Containment Construct
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Karmic Guide
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Drumbellower
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Balefire Liege
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
31%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Garrison Excavator
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Cathar Commando
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mascot
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Rubble Rouser
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Practiced Scrollsmith
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Irreverent Gremlin
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Lorehold Charm
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Charm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-40%synergy
Suspend Aggression
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Electric Revelation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
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Ceaseless Conflict
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Rip Apart
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Pursue the Past
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Fateful Tempest
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Helping Hand
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Practiced Offense
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Daydream
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Storm of Souls
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Molten Note
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Currency Converter
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Ark of Hunger
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Melded Moxite
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Power Conduit
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-36%synergy
Perilous Snare
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Bitter Reunion
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Monologue Tax
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Windcrag Siege
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Grasp of Fate
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Firebender Ascension
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Shared Animosity
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Summoner's Sending
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
On Wings of Gold
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
In the Trenches
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Raid Bombardment
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Soul Snare
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Anthem
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rally the Ranks
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Mistveil Plains
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Lotus Field
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Nesting Grounds
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Archway
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the True
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-24%synergy
Great Furnace
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Drownyard Temple
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Patchwork Banner
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Colossal Plow
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Summit
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Temple of Triumph
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Glittering Massif
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Fields of Strife
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Peaks
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Lorehold Campus
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Study Hall
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-0%synergy
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