Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Core Graveyard

Excava, the Risen Past
Rank #2,028
8decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecksView Precon
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any
$
$$$
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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Quintorius, History Chaser
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Guardian of Faith
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Currency Converter
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Selfless Spirit
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Claim Jumper
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Lorehold Charm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Relic Retriever
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Creatures
Enduring Innocence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Sun Titan
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Anger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Serra Paragon
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Millikin
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Hardened Academic
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Containment Construct
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The Warring Triad
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Drumbellower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mirror Entity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mascot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Garrison Excavator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rubble Rouser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Party Thrasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crested Sunmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bovine Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Helix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gallifrey Falls // No More
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Protection Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Light of Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Rip Apart
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Pursue the Past
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Helping Hand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Spoils
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Shenanigans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Starfall Invocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leave // Chance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Against All Odds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snort
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Steal the Show
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Seminar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Daydream
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ark of Hunger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Monument to Endurance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
World Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Melded Moxite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Power Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Argent Dais
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Essence Reliquary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli's Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Bitter Reunion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Windcrag Siege
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Warleader's Call
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Primary Research
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Shared Animosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Monologue Tax
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Summoner's Sending
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Builder's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Raid Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grasp of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Resourceful Defense
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Smile at Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Always Watching
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solitary Confinement
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Exploration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firebender Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cool but Rude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Lotus Field
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Mistveil Plains
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Nesting Grounds
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Drownyard Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Patchwork Banner
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-37%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Radiant Summit
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sundown Pass
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Glittering Massif
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Triumph
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Peaks
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Study Hall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fields of Strife
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lorehold Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test