Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Reanimator

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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The Mountain-king's Return
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Thrór's Map
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Origin of Thor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vision of Love
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Troop of Ponies
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tocasia's Welcome
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
73%synergy
Faithless Looting
89%inclusion50 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
62%synergy
Selfless Spirit
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
61%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Hardened Academic
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Millikin
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Currency Converter
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
54%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Relic Retriever
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Reunion
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Quintorius, Field Historian
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Innocence
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Sun Titan
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Anger
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Guardian of Faith
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Claim Jumper
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Garrison Excavator
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Serra Paragon
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Containment Construct
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Balefire Liege
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Entity
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Cathar Commando
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Drumbellower
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Lorehold Charm
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Demand Answers
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Raphael's Technique
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Erode
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Electric Revelation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Suspend Aggression
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Axe
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostway
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Ceaseless Conflict
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Pursue the Past
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Seize the Spoils
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Helping Hand
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Split Up
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Snort
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Seminar
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Tempest
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Antiquities on the Loose
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ark of Hunger
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Monument to Endurance
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Power Conduit
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Melded Moxite
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Spear of Heliod
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Ragged Short Spear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Argent Dais
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Cage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Nutrient Block
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Grasp of Fate
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Shared Animosity
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Cool but Rude
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Firebender Ascension
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Primary Research
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Solemnity
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Summoner's Sending
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Airbender Ascension
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
In the Trenches
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Always Watching
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Destiny
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Static Prison
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
High Noon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Initiative
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Anthem
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Connecting the Dots
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Far Traveler
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Rally the Ranks
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
The Misty Mountains Cold
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Raid Bombardment
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Wedding Announcement
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Solitary Confinement
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Den
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mistveil Plains
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-21%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Tectonic Edge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Patchwork Banner
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Giant's Boulder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion56 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Radiant Summit
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Fabled Passage
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Sundown Pass
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Glittering Massif
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Fields of Strife
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Study Hall
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
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