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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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Commander
- 1Excava, the Risen PastExcava, the Risen Past
Creatures (32)
- 1AngerAnger
- 1Anje's RavagerAnje's Ravager
- 1Balefire LiegeBalefire Liege
- 1Banon, the Returners' LeaderBanon, the Returners' Leader
- 1Boromir, Warden of the TowerBoromir, Warden of the Tower
- 1Cathar CommandoCathar Commando
- 1Charming PrinceCharming Prince
- 1Charming ScoundrelCharming Scoundrel
- 1Cloud, Midgar MercenaryCloud, Midgar Mercenary
- 1Conspiracy TheoristConspiracy Theorist
- 1Enterprising ScallywagEnterprising Scallywag
- 1Fear of Missing OutFear of Missing Out
- 1Goblin EngineerGoblin Engineer
- 1Goblin WelderGoblin Welder
- 1Guide of SoulsGuide of Souls
- 1Ivora, Insatiable HeirIvora, Insatiable Heir
- 1Joshua, Phoenix's DominantJoshua, Phoenix's Dominant
- 1Lizard BladesLizard Blades
- 1Loran of the Third PathLoran of the Third Path
- 1Magus of the WheelMagus of the Wheel
- 1Neheb, Dreadhorde ChampionNeheb, Dreadhorde Champion
- 1Ocelot PrideOcelot Pride
- 1Pinnacle MonkPinnacle Monk
- 1Plargg, Dean of ChaosPlargg, Dean of Chaos
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Ranger-Captain of EosRanger-Captain of Eos
- 1Raph & Leo, Sibling RivalsRaph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
- 1Selfless SpiritSelfless Spirit
- 1Skyclave ApparitionSkyclave Apparition
- 1Tersa LightshatterTersa Lightshatter
- 1The Jolly Balloon ManThe Jolly Balloon Man
Instants (6)
- 1Clever ConcealmentClever Concealment
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Demand AnswersDemand Answers
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Parting GustParting Gust
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
Sorceries (8)
- 1Cathartic ReunionCathartic Reunion
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Improvisation CapstoneImprovisation Capstone
- 1Leonardo's TechniqueLeonardo's Technique
- 1Restoration SeminarRestoration Seminar
- 1Romantic RendezvousRomantic Rendezvous
- 1Thrilling DiscoveryThrilling Discovery
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
Artifacts (11)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Brass's Tunnel-GrinderBrass's Tunnel-Grinder
- 1Mask of MemoryMask of Memory
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Monument to EnduranceMonument to Endurance
- 1SkullclampSkullclamp
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sword of Hearth and HomeSword of Hearth and Home
- 1Sword of the AnimistSword of the Animist
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
Enchantments (8)
- 1Artist's TalentArtist's Talent
- 1Aura of SilenceAura of Silence
- 1Bitter ReunionBitter Reunion
- 1Kickoff CelebrationsKickoff Celebrations
- 1Land TaxLand Tax
- 1Shadow of the GoblinShadow of the Goblin
- 1Sheltered by GhostsSheltered by Ghosts
- 1Windcrag SiegeWindcrag Siege
Lands (34)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1Boros GarrisonBoros Garrison
- 1Clifftop RetreatClifftop Retreat
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Darksteel CitadelDarksteel Citadel
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Elegant ParlorElegant Parlor
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Great FurnaceGreat Furnace
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 5MountainMountain
- 1Needleverge PathwayNeedleverge Pathway
- 1Nesting GroundsNesting Grounds
- 7PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1Rustvale BridgeRustvale Bridge
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Sunbillow VergeSunbillow Verge
- 1Sunscorched DivideSunscorched Divide
- 1Temple of the False GodTemple of the False God
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath

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Anger

Anje's Ravager

Balefire Liege

Banon, the Returners' Leader

Boromir, Warden of the Tower

Cathar Commando

Charming Prince

Charming Scoundrel

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 Mountain

Plains

7 Plains