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Excava, the Risen Past

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May 21, 2026

Kyle Massa

Mending the Past with Excava, the Risen Past

Your graveyard comes to life with Excava, the Risen Past. Come see what this red and white Spirit Horse can do in Commander.

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Excava, the Risen Past

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- 1 Excava, the Risen PastExcava, the Risen Past
- 1 AngerAnger
- 1 Anje's RavagerAnje's Ravager
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1 Artist's TalentArtist's Talent
- 1 Aura of SilenceAura of Silence
- 1 Balefire LiegeBalefire Liege
- 1 Banon, the Returners' LeaderBanon, the Returners' Leader
- 1 Bitter ReunionBitter Reunion
- 1 Boromir, Warden of the TowerBoromir, Warden of the Tower
- 1 Boros GarrisonBoros Garrison
- 1 Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1 Brass's Tunnel-GrinderBrass's Tunnel-Grinder
- 1 Cathar CommandoCathar Commando
- 1 Cathartic ReunionCathartic Reunion
- 1 Charming PrinceCharming Prince
- 1 Charming ScoundrelCharming Scoundrel
- 1 Clever ConcealmentClever Concealment
- 1 Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1 Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1 Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1 Conspiracy TheoristConspiracy Theorist
- 1 Darksteel CitadelDarksteel Citadel
- 1 Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1 Demand AnswersDemand Answers
- 1 Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1 Elegant ParlorElegant Parlor
- 1 Enterprising ScallywagEnterprising Scallywag
- 1 Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1 Fear of Missing OutFear of Missing Out
- 1 Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1 Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1 Goblin EngineerGoblin Engineer
- 1 Goblin WelderGoblin Welder
- 1 Great FurnaceGreat Furnace
- 1 Guide of SoulsGuide of Souls
- 1 Improvisation CapstoneImprovisation Capstone
- 1 Ivora, Insatiable HeirIvora, Insatiable Heir
- 1 Joshua, Phoenix's DominantJoshua, Phoenix's Dominant
- 1 Kickoff CelebrationsKickoff Celebrations
- 1 Land TaxLand Tax
- 1 Leonardo's TechniqueLeonardo's Technique
- 1 Lizard BladesLizard Blades
- 1 Loran of the Third PathLoran of the Third Path
- 1 Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1 Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1 Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1 Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1 Monument to EnduranceMonument to Endurance
- 5 MountainMountain
- 1 Needleverge PathwayNeedleverge Pathway
- 1 Neheb, Dreadhorde ChampionNeheb, Dreadhorde Champion
- 1 Nesting GroundsNesting Grounds
- 1 Ocelot PrideOcelot Pride
- 1 Parting GustParting Gust
- 1 Pinnacle MonkPinnacle Monk
- 7 PlainsPlains
- 1 Plargg, Dean of ChaosPlargg, Dean of Chaos
- 1 PlateauPlateau
- 1 Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1 Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1 Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1 Raph & Leo, Sibling RivalsRaph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
- 1 Restoration SeminarRestoration Seminar
- 1 Romantic RendezvousRomantic Rendezvous
- 1 Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1 Rustvale BridgeRustvale Bridge
- 1 Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1 Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1 Selfless SpiritSelfless Spirit
- 1 Shadow of the GoblinShadow of the Goblin
- 1 Sheltered by GhostsSheltered by Ghosts
- 1 SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1 Skyclave ApparitionSkyclave Apparition
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1 Sunbillow VergeSunbillow Verge
- 1 Sunscorched DivideSunscorched Divide
- 1 Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1 Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1 Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1 Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1 Temple of the False GodTemple of the False God
- 1 Tersa LightshatterTersa Lightshatter
- 1 The Jolly Balloon ManThe Jolly Balloon Man
- 1 Thrilling DiscoveryThrilling Discovery
- 1 Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
- 1 Windcrag SiegeWindcrag Siege
- 1 Windswept HeathWindswept Heath

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Banon, the Returners' Leader

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Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Conspiracy Theorist

Enterprising Scallywag

Fear of Missing Out

Goblin Engineer

Goblin Welder

Guide of Souls

Ivora, Insatiable Heir

Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant

Lizard Blades

Loran of the Third Path

Magus of the Wheel

Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion

Ocelot Pride

Pinnacle Monk

Plargg, Dean of Chaos

Professional Face-Breaker

Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

Ranger-Captain of Eos

Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals

Selfless Spirit

Skyclave Apparition

Tersa Lightshatter

The Jolly Balloon Man

Instants (6)

Clever Concealment

Deflecting Swat

Demand Answers

Flawless Maneuver

Parting Gust

Swords to Plowshares

Sorceries (8)

Cathartic Reunion

Faithless Looting

Improvisation Capstone

Leonardo's Technique

Restoration Seminar

Romantic Rendezvous

Thrilling Discovery

Wheel of Fortune

Artifacts (11)

Arcane Signet

Boros Signet

Brass's Tunnel-Grinder

Mask of Memory

Mind Stone

Monument to Endurance

Skullclamp

Sol Ring

Sword of Hearth and Home

Sword of the Animist

Talisman of Conviction

Enchantments (8)

Artist's Talent

Aura of Silence

Bitter Reunion

Kickoff Celebrations

Land Tax

Shadow of the Goblin

Sheltered by Ghosts

Windcrag Siege

Lands (22)

Arid Mesa

Boros Garrison

Clifftop Retreat

Command Tower

Darksteel Citadel

Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire

Elegant Parlor

Flooded Strand

Great Furnace

Marsh Flats

Needleverge Pathway

Nesting Grounds

Plateau

Rugged Prairie

Rustvale Bridge

Sacred Foundry

Scalding Tarn

Spectator Seating

Sunbillow Verge

Sunscorched Divide

Temple of the False God

Windswept Heath

Basics (2)

Mountain

5 Mountains

Plains

7 Plains