Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Budget

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Fogwell's Gym
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Newspaper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
K'un-Lun Warrior
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vision of Love
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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Millikin
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Faithless Looting
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Primary Research
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
57%synergy
Relic Retriever
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
57%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
56%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Selfless Spirit
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Lorehold Charm
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Seize the Spoils
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
40%synergy
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Venerable Warsinger
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Guardian of Faith
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Claim Jumper
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Sun Titan
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Serra Paragon
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Hardened Academic
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Karmic Guide
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Anger
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Containment Construct
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Drumbellower
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Balefire Liege
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Garrison Excavator
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mascot
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Cathar Commando
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Rubble Rouser
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
The Warring Triad
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Practiced Scrollsmith
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Irreverent Gremlin
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Suspend Aggression
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-42%synergy
Return the Favor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Electric Revelation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
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Ceaseless Conflict
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Rip Apart
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Pursue the Past
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Fateful Tempest
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Helping Hand
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-24%synergy
Group Project
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Daydream
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Practiced Offense
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Souls
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Molten Note
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
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Currency Converter
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Ark of Hunger
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Melded Moxite
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Power Conduit
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-36%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Snare
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bitter Reunion
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Monologue Tax
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Shared Animosity
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Firebender Ascension
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Summoner's Sending
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
On Wings of Gold
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
In the Trenches
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Raid Bombardment
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Soul Snare
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Far Traveler
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Glorious Anthem
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rally the Ranks
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
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Emeria, the Sky Ruin
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Mistveil Plains
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Lotus Field
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Nesting Grounds
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Desert of the True
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Patchwork Banner
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Rugged Prairie
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Radiant Summit
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Triumph
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Glittering Massif
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Sacred Peaks
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Fields of Strife
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Fabled Passage
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Lorehold Campus
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Study Hall
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
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