Excava, the Risen Past (Commander)

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Vision of Love
4.8%inclusion5 decks104 decks
3%synergy
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3.8%inclusion4 decks104 decks
3%synergy
The Mind Stone
3.0%inclusion9 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Dora Milaje Elite
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3%synergy
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84%inclusion440 decks525 decks
66%synergy
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73%inclusion382 decks525 decks
64%synergy
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60%inclusion315 decks525 decks
59%synergy
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66%inclusion348 decks525 decks
56%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
56%inclusion292 decks525 decks
53%synergy
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54%inclusion283 decks525 decks
50%synergy
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56%inclusion296 decks525 decks
49%synergy
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58%inclusion307 decks525 decks
49%synergy
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55%inclusion291 decks525 decks
47%synergy
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52%inclusion273 decks525 decks
47%synergy
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70%inclusion365 decks525 decks
3%synergy
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59%inclusion308 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion300 decks525 decks
-0%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
52%inclusion275 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Currency Converter
49%inclusion255 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Millikin
48%inclusion254 decks525 decks
46%synergy
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48%inclusion253 decks525 decks
45%synergy
Enduring Innocence
48%inclusion252 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
47%inclusion247 decks525 decks
38%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
47%inclusion246 decks525 decks
46%synergy
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11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
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6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
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5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
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45%inclusion238 decks525 decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion222 decks525 decks
27%synergy
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41%inclusion214 decks525 decks
35%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
40%inclusion212 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
40%inclusion212 decks525 decks
39%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
40%inclusion211 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion208 decks525 decks
28%synergy
Anger
37%inclusion193 decks525 decks
31%synergy
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37%inclusion193 decks525 decks
33%synergy
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33%synergy
Claim Jumper
35%inclusion182 decks525 decks
30%synergy
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33%inclusion174 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Guardian of Faith
33%inclusion173 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion172 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
33%inclusion171 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
32%inclusion166 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
28%inclusion146 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
28%inclusion145 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
28%inclusion145 decks525 decks
24%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
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21%synergy
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26%inclusion136 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Serra Paragon
26%inclusion135 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion119 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
22%inclusion114 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
22%inclusion113 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion112 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
21%inclusion112 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
21%inclusion111 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
20%inclusion107 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion102 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
19%inclusion102 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Drumbellower
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Containment Construct
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
17%inclusion91 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
17%inclusion90 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
17%inclusion88 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
16%inclusion83 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
16%inclusion83 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
14%inclusion75 decks525 decks
13%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Balefire Liege
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
9%synergy
The Warring Triad
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
14%inclusion73 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
14%inclusion72 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
12%inclusion64 decks525 decks
9%synergy
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Lorehold Charm
40%inclusion209 decks525 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion165 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Demand Answers
30%inclusion158 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion151 decks525 decks
-19%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion126 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion85 decks525 decks
-15%synergy
Ephemerate
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9%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion69 decks525 decks
-17%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion62 decks511 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion57 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Parting Gust
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.8%inclusion41 decks525 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
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-6%synergy
Laughing Mad
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5%synergy
Ghostway
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6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion29 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
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Thrilling Discovery
42%inclusion223 decks525 decks
36%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
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29%synergy
Seize the Spoils
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27%synergy
Pursue the Past
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24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion118 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Rip Apart
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6%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
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14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion94 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion75 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Fateful Tempest
11%inclusion56 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.4%inclusion43 decks511 decks
0%synergy
Helping Hand
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
5.9%inclusion31 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Snort
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
4%synergy
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Ark of Hunger
43%inclusion212 decks495 decks
34%synergy
Monument to Endurance
34%inclusion179 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
29%inclusion151 decks525 decks
28%synergy
Power Conduit
25%inclusion131 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion114 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Melded Moxite
20%inclusion105 decks525 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion94 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
15%inclusion79 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
-14%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion30 decks525 decks
-36%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
3%synergy
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Warleader's Call
40%inclusion210 decks525 decks
28%synergy
Bitter Reunion
39%inclusion203 decks525 decks
37%synergy
Cool but Rude
33%inclusion175 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Primary Research
31%inclusion161 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Grasp of Fate
30%inclusion160 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
29%inclusion153 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
28%inclusion145 decks525 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
24%inclusion128 decks525 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
24%inclusion126 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Shared Animosity
24%inclusion124 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Solemnity
22%inclusion117 decks525 decks
22%synergy
Firebender Ascension
22%inclusion116 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Monologue Tax
21%inclusion111 decks525 decks
16%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
20%inclusion106 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion76 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion69 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion56 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
10%inclusion55 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10%inclusion54 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
9.3%inclusion49 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
9.0%inclusion47 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.8%inclusion46 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Static Prison
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Always Watching
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.2%inclusion38 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
6%synergy
On Wings of Gold
6.3%inclusion33 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
5%synergy
In the Trenches
5.7%inclusion30 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
41%inclusion216 decks525 decks
40%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion180 decks525 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion172 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion170 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion135 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Mistveil Plains
25%inclusion131 decks525 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion113 decks525 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion81 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion80 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion72 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion59 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion53 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
-20%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion48 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.6%inclusion45 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.4%inclusion44 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
-12%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.3%inclusion28 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.1%inclusion27 decks525 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion421 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion410 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion260 decks525 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion218 decks525 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion203 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion188 decks525 decks
-14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion182 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.6%inclusion36 decks472 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion519 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion517 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion468 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion419 decks525 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion387 decks525 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Summit
68%inclusion355 decks525 decks
44%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion337 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
58%inclusion304 decks525 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion300 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion278 decks525 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
49%inclusion257 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion237 decks525 decks
34%synergy
Elegant Parlor
45%inclusion237 decks525 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion233 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
43%inclusion224 decks525 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion215 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion200 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion197 decks525 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion174 decks525 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion170 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion135 decks525 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion116 decks525 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
22%inclusion115 decks525 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion114 decks525 decks
-14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion112 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion98 decks525 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion93 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Fields of Strife
16%inclusion86 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion74 decks525 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion68 decks525 decks
7%synergy
Lorehold Campus
12%inclusion65 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion62 decks525 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion61 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Study Hall
10%inclusion54 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion50 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion46 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion42 decks525 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion39 decks525 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion37 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.9%inclusion36 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion35 decks525 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
-0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion30 decks525 decks
-13%synergy
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