Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Optimized

Excava, the Risen Past
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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!
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Quintorius, History Chaser
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Lorehold Charm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
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Drumbellower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Selfless Spirit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Guardian of Faith
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Relic Retriever
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sun Titan
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Anger
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Balefire Liege
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Serra Paragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Karmic Guide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Garrison Excavator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Rearing Embermare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Barkform Harvester
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Crested Sunmare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Thurid, Mare of Destiny
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Entity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Magebane Lizard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brightfield Mustang
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Harsh Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Sunmare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Metallic Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dust Animus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Returned Pastcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Demand Answers
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Release to Memory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Safe Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Comeuppance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Crib Swap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Valorous Stance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Blind Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tenacity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Charge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Take the Bait
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Puppet's Verdict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aether Shockwave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Confrontation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Tithe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Airbending Lesson
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Seize the Spoils
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Pursue the Past
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Grab the Prize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rip Apart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Reforge the Soul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Perpetual Timepiece
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Currency Converter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Monument to Endurance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Damping Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pearl Medallion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Box
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vexing Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Power Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Totem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dowsing Device
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Melded Moxite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Tocasia's Welcome
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Bitter Reunion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Windcrag Siege
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Grasp of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Stony Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Roiling Vortex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Price of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Noon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Rule of Law
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deafening Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Smoke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shared Animosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Teleportation Circle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spellshock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Solitary Confinement
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aura of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Concerted Effort
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cool but Rude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Primary Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Blood Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Solemnity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistveil Plains
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Field
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Great Furnace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Madblind Mountain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Idyllic Grange
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dwarven Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nesting Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Secret Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Component Pouch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Radiant Summit
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Peaks
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Glittering Massif
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Lorehold Campus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Sacred Foundry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Fields of Strife
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Alpine Meadow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Scene of the Crime
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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