Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Upgraded

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Vision of Love
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Queen of Dale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Night Nurse, Healer of Heroes
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Quintorius, History Chaser
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Faithless Looting
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Selfless Spirit
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Currency Converter
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Hardened Academic
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
49%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Innocence
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Windcrag Siege
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Relic Retriever
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Sun Titan
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Warleader's Call
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Scholar of New Horizons
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Millikin
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Containment Construct
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Anger
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Serra Paragon
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Claim Jumper
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Balefire Liege
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Drumbellower
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Guardian of Faith
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Combat Celebrant
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Entity
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Cathar Commando
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Lorehold Charm
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostway
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Raphael's Technique
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ceaseless Conflict
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Pursue the Past
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Rip Apart
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Helping Hand
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fateful Tempest
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Practiced Offense
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Ark of Hunger
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Power Conduit
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Melded Moxite
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Bag of Holding
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cool but Rude
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Bitter Reunion
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Grasp of Fate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Solemnity
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Primary Research
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Shared Animosity
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
High Noon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Airbender Ascension
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Announcement
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Static Prison
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
In the Trenches
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
On Wings of Gold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The Fall of Lord Konda
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Seal from Existence
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mudslide
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Renewal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Nesting Grounds
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Mistveil Plains
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Radiant Summit
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Glittering Massif
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Fields of Strife
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Study Hall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Capital City
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
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