Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Expensive

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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The Queen of Dale
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Mountain-king's Return
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Ragged Short Spear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Belladonna Took
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Urza's Saga
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Cool but Rude
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Innocence
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Monument to Endurance
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Imperial Recruiter
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Selfless Spirit
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Hardened Academic
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Relic Retriever
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Engineer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Anger
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Millikin
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Claim Jumper
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Combat Celebrant
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cathar Commando
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Agate Instigator
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Warring Triad
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Misty Knight, Hero for Hire
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Erode
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Charm
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Parting Gust
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cloudshift
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Vision of Love
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thrilling Discovery
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Pursue the Past
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Grab the Prize
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Helping Hand
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Handling
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Currency Converter
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Melded Moxite
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Power Conduit
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Ark of Hunger
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Saheeli's Lattice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Grinding Station
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-34%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Grasp of Fate
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Bitter Reunion
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Warleader's Call
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Aura of Silence
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Solemnity
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
High Noon
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Static Prison
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Rule of Law
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Shared Animosity
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
The Misty Mountains Cold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Soul Snare
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Out of Time
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Crimson Pulse
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Primary Research
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Thor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius, History Chaser
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Nesting Grounds
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Stardew Valley
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
High Market
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
The Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Bag End Banquet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Loki's Scepter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Elegant Parlor
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-26%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-36%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Asgardian Citadel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
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