Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Optimized

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
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Turbulent Steppe
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
82%synergy
Lorehold Charm
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
62%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Relic Retriever
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Quintorius, Field Historian
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Drumbellower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Selfless Spirit
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Guardian of Faith
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Rearing Embermare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Barkform Harvester
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Crested Sunmare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Magebane Lizard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thurid, Mare of Destiny
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Entity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Harsh Mentor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Metallic Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Brightfield Mustang
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Guardian Sunmare
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Kami of False Hope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree Mascot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Karmic Guide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Containment Construct
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Guide of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Ghoda
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Demand Answers
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Comeuppance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Loran's Escape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Valorous Stance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Crib Swap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tithe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Take the Bait
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Blind Fury
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Boil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Release to Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Charge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Safe Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tenacity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Master Warcraft
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Confrontation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mana Tithe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Puppet's Verdict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aether Shockwave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Seize the Spoils
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Faithless Looting
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Pursue the Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Grab the Prize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Reforge the Soul
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Damping Sphere
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Currency Converter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Static Orb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Power Conduit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Totem
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ankh of Mishra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirror Box
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Winter Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Melded Moxite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enchantments
Tocasia's Welcome
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Bitter Reunion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grasp of Fate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Stony Silence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Roiling Vortex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Noon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Deafening Silence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Windcrag Siege
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Spellshock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Price of Glory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rule of Law
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Teleportation Circle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Aura of Silence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Solemnity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Smoke
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cool but Rude
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Blood Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Solitary Confinement
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Mistveil Plains
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Madblind Mountain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Field
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Idyllic Grange
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dwarven Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nesting Grounds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Secret Tunnel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-25%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
77%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Sacred Peaks
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Glittering Massif
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Lorehold Campus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Alpine Meadow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Scene of the Crime
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Power Depot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fields of Strife
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
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