Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Core Discard

Excava, the Risen Past
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Jun 19, 2026
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Faithless Looting
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Hardened Academic
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Selfless Spirit
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Nesting Grounds
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Bitter Reunion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Currency Converter
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Millikin
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Windcrag Siege
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Welcoming Vampire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Innocence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Relic Retriever
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mirror Entity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Claim Jumper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Containment Construct
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Guardian of Faith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Serra Paragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Garrison Excavator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Legion Warboss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Matron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Rabblemaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lorehold Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Parting Gust
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Electric Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Laughing Mad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Raphael's Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Pursue the Past
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Rip Apart
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Split Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Abandon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Fateful Tempest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Helping Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Illuminate History
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ark of Hunger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Power Conduit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Monument to Endurance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Key to the City
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Melded Moxite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Banner of Kinship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Codex Shredder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collector's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
World Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
The Restoration of Eiganjo
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Warleader's Call
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Grasp of Fate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Airbender Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cool but Rude
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Raid Bombardment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Teleportation Circle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Solemnity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Summoner's Sending
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Primary Research
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Destiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Princess Takes Flight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Legion's Initiative
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Day of the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Connecting the Dots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Static Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Anthem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rally the Ranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebender Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kinbinding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leader's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius, History Chaser
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Geier Reach Sanitarium
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mistveil Plains
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Restless Bivouac
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Drownyard Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fabled Passage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Radiant Summit
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Alpine Meadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Study Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fields of Strife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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