Excava, the Risen Past (Commander)

Excava, the Risen Past
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Benjamin Levin
Apr 28, 2026
Benjamin Levin
How Fun Are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders?
Our resident fun expert is here to break down the commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven to see where they land on the fun scale.
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Quintorius, History Chaser
61%inclusion216 decks356 decks
60%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
60%inclusion215 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Relic Retriever
59%inclusion210 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Hardened Academic
52%inclusion186 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
52%inclusion186 decks356 decks
44%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
83%inclusion296 decks356 decks
66%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
74%inclusion263 decks356 decks
66%synergy
Selfless Spirit
68%inclusion241 decks356 decks
58%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
54%inclusion193 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
54%inclusion193 decks356 decks
51%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
63%inclusion225 decks356 decks
50%synergy
Windcrag Siege
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
49%synergy
Currency Converter
50%inclusion178 decks356 decks
48%synergy
Millikin
49%inclusion174 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
53%inclusion190 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion253 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion203 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
50%inclusion178 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
49%inclusion173 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Innocence
46%inclusion162 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
45%inclusion160 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Ark of Hunger
44%inclusion144 decks326 decks
35%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
44%inclusion156 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
43%inclusion153 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Warleader's Call
43%inclusion152 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Scholar of New Horizons
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
42%inclusion150 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
40%inclusion144 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
39%inclusion138 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
38%inclusion137 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Anger
37%inclusion130 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Claim Jumper
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
35%inclusion125 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
35%inclusion125 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
35%inclusion123 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
34%inclusion122 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Guardian of Faith
34%inclusion121 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
33%inclusion119 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
33%inclusion117 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion112 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
31%inclusion110 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Serra Paragon
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Containment Construct
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Drumbellower
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
15%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
15%inclusion54 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Guide
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
10%synergy
The Warring Triad
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Balefire Liege
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Cathar Commando
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lorehold Charm
42%inclusion149 decks356 decks
29%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion115 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
31%inclusion109 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion103 decks356 decks
-19%synergy
Big Score
26%inclusion93 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion42 decks342 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Parting Gust
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Thrilling Discovery
42%inclusion150 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
37%inclusion130 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Seize the Spoils
33%inclusion118 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Pursue the Past
29%inclusion89 decks302 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion95 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Rip Apart
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
18%inclusion63 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
16%inclusion56 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Tempest
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Helping Hand
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.5%inclusion29 decks342 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Snort
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Split Up
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
37%inclusion132 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
33%inclusion118 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Power Conduit
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion82 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
-14%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Melded Moxite
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Codex Shredder
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-35%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cool but Rude
35%inclusion126 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Bitter Reunion
33%inclusion118 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Primary Research
30%inclusion106 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
29%inclusion102 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Grasp of Fate
28%inclusion98 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
25%inclusion90 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Airbender Ascension
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Monologue Tax
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Solemnity
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Shared Animosity
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
17%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Firebender Ascension
20%inclusion70 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Summoner's Sending
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
7%synergy
On Wings of Gold
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Rally the Ranks
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Static Prison
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Initiative
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Anthem
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
5%synergy
In the Trenches
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
37%inclusion130 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
35%inclusion125 decks356 decks
32%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion116 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion114 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Mistveil Plains
27%inclusion97 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion292 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion283 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion176 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion141 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion134 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion126 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion120 decks356 decks
-17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion351 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion349 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion318 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion291 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion257 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Summit
71%inclusion254 decks356 decks
50%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion227 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion206 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
46%inclusion162 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Elegant Parlor
46%inclusion162 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion161 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
42%inclusion150 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion143 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
40%inclusion141 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion135 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion118 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion116 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion71 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
-18%synergy
Fields of Strife
17%inclusion61 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion53 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Study Hall
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
0%synergy
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