Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Core Graveyard

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Quintorius, History Chaser
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Banon, the Returners' Leader
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Currency Converter
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Guardian of Faith
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Selfless Spirit
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Claim Jumper
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Faithless Looting
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Lorehold Charm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Hardened Academic
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Relic Retriever
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
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Fear of Missing Out
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Innocence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Sun Titan
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Anger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Serra Paragon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Millikin
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Drumbellower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mirror Entity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Containment Construct
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
The Warring Triad
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Spirit Mascot
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Garrison Excavator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rubble Rouser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Party Thrasher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crested Sunmare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Anointer Priest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aurora Eidolon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Retainers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reinforced Ronin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Ghoda
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bovine Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gallifrey Falls // No More
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Light of Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Rip Apart
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Pursue the Past
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Helping Hand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Seize the Spoils
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Shenanigans
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Starfall Invocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leave // Chance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tormenting Voice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Against All Odds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snort
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Steal the Show
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Seminar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Daydream
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Ark of Hunger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Monument to Endurance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Melded Moxite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Power Conduit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Argent Dais
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Essence Reliquary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli's Lattice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Warleader's Call
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Bitter Reunion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Shared Animosity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Primary Research
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Monologue Tax
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Summoner's Sending
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Builder's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Raid Bombardment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Soul Snare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Resourceful Defense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Smile at Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Always Watching
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Solitary Confinement
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cool but Rude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistveil Plains
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Lotus Field
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Nesting Grounds
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Castle Embereth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Patchwork Banner
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-35%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Fabled Passage
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Rugged Prairie
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Summit
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Sundown Pass
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Peaks
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Glittering Massif
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Study Hall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Fields of Strife
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lorehold Campus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
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