Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Core

Kyle Massa
May 21, 2026
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.
Deck Filters
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MTGStocks
Quintorius, History Chaser
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Hardened Academic
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Relic Retriever
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tocasia's Welcome
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Selfless Spirit
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Faithless Looting
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Millikin
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Bitter Reunion
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Windcrag Siege
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Sun Titan
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Ark of Hunger
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Currency Converter
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Monument to Endurance
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Tersa Lightshatter
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Innocence
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Drumbellower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Containment Construct
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Guardian of Faith
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Serra Paragon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Garrison Excavator
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Claim Jumper
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Mako
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The Warring Triad
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rubble Rouser
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Crested Sunmare
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Entity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Engineer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Lorehold Charm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Parting Gust
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Suspend Aggression
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gallant Strike
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Skycrash
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bovine Intervention
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Pursue the Past
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Rip Apart
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Helping Hand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Daydream
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Practiced Offense
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Snort
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Tempest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Melded Moxite
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Power Conduit
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fluctuator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Collector's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Spear of Heliod
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Argent Dais
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Collector's Cage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Grasp of Fate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Cool but Rude
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Primary Research
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Shared Animosity
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Destiny
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Always Watching
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Summoner's Sending
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Airbender Ascension
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Monologue Tax
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Solemnity
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rally the Ranks
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Firebender Ascension
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
In the Trenches
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Divine Sacrament
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Static Prison
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Princess Takes Flight
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Astral Slide
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Astral Drift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Anthem
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Gateway Express
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Soul Snare
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Four Knocks
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
On Wings of Gold
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Far Traveler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Quintorius Kand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Mistveil Plains
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Field
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Cave
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the True
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drifting Meadow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Blasted Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Crater
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Northampton Farm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Radiant Summit
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Sundown Pass
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Elegant Parlor
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Peaks
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lorehold Campus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Study Hall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Takedown
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Night Market
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Capital City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fields of Strife
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy