Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Core

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Quintorius, History Chaser
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Faithless Looting
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Selfless Spirit
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Millikin
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Hardened Academic
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Nesting Grounds
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Relic Retriever
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Bitter Reunion
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Windcrag Siege
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Ark of Hunger
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
39%synergy
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Enduring Innocence
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Sun Titan
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Guardian of Faith
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Claim Jumper
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Serra Paragon
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
The Warring Triad
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Anger
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Containment Construct
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Garrison Excavator
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Drumbellower
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cathar Commando
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Rubble Rouser
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Marauding Mako
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Lorehold Charm
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Suspend Aggression
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ceaseless Conflict
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Pursue the Past
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Seminar
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Split Up
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Tempest
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Currency Converter
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Monument to Endurance
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Melded Moxite
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Power Conduit
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Spear of Heliod
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Fluctuator
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Primary Research
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Shared Animosity
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Grasp of Fate
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Cool but Rude
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Destiny
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Summoner's Sending
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Firebender Ascension
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Always Watching
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Glorious Anthem
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Rally the Ranks
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Teleportation Circle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
In the Trenches
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Divine Sacrament
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Legion's Initiative
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Static Prison
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
The Princess Takes Flight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Astral Slide
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Astral Drift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Living History
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistveil Plains
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Field
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Drownyard Temple
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Desert of the True
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Blasted Landscape
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Drifting Meadow
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Radiant Summit
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Boros Garrison
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Peaks
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fields of Strife
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Campus
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Study Hall
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
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