Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Budget Core

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Millikin
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Hardened Academic
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Relic Retriever
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Cathar Commando
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
The Warring Triad
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Garrison Excavator
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Rubble Rouser
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Queen Kayla bin-Kroog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Savior of Ollenbock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Psemilla, Meletian Poet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Starfield Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Brutal Cathar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Irreverent Gremlin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Eidolon of Astral Winds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Bodyguard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Spirit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Priest of the Blessed Graf
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Welder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Myrsmith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Stonebound Mentor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Skyscanner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Osgir, the Reconstructor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Release to Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Get Lost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Helix
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Electric Revelation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Laughing Mad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Pursue the Past
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Requisition Raid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Makindi Stampede
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Doomskar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Seize the Spoils
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Grab the Prize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rip Apart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Reconstruct History
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fateful Tempest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ark of Hunger
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Oblivion Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Spare Supplies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Investigator's Journal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Power Conduit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Trading Post
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Idol of Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stone of Erech
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mazemind Tome
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Melded Moxite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Key to the City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Perilous Snare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Codex Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Bitter Reunion
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Primary Research
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Radiant Destiny
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Skybind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Triumph of Gerrard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Yotia Declares War
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Bunrei
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
The Fall of Lord Konda
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Princess Takes Flight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Day of the Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Windcrag Siege
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Love Song of Night and Day
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Oblivion Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
History of Benalia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planar Collapse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Glorious Anthem
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Muster the Departed
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Leader's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Living History
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Three Blind Mice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Summoner's Sending
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius, History Chaser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Nesting Grounds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Northampton Farm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Fire Diamond
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-35%synergy
Marble Diamond
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Patriar's Seal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Solar Transformer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Makindi Stampede
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lorehold Campus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
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