Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Budget Reanimator

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Garrison Excavator
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Ark of Hunger
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
66%synergy
Pursue the Past
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Lorehold Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Hardened Academic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
82%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Rip Apart
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Drogskol Reinforcements
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Millikin
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Relic Retriever
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Metallic Mimic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Selfless Spirit
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Cathar Commando
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Maelstrom Artisan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Practiced Scrollsmith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Owlin Historian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Optimistic Scavenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drumbellower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Trusty Packbeast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Claim Jumper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Burnout Bashtronaut
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Starfield Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fencing Ace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Raiju
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Containment Construct
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Combat Celebrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Demand Answers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Electric Revelation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Thrilling Discovery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Seize the Spoils
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Fateful Tempest
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Grab the Prize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Winnowing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Staff of the Storyteller
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Power Conduit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Argent Dais
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hithlain Rope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Collector's Cage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dispeller's Capsule
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Currency Converter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Key to the City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tome of Legends
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Codex Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spear of Heliod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Coin of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Melded Moxite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Enchantments
Bitter Reunion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Windcrag Siege
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Summoner's Sending
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Radiant Destiny
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
In the Trenches
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Glorious Anthem
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Firebender Ascension
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Primary Research
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Raid Bombardment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wedding Announcement
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Kumano Faces Kakkazan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Four Knocks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Veteran Soldier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Popular Entertainer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Count on Luck
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Legion's Initiative
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tavern Brawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Guild Artisan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Static Prison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Far Traveler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Always Watching
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rally the Ranks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Path of Bravery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius, History Chaser
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistveil Plains
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Castle Embereth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Access Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Boros Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Patchwork Banner
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Flywheel Racer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Colossal Plow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Marble Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rugged Prairie
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Summit
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fabled Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Glittering Massif
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Fields of Strife
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Kabira Takedown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lorehold Campus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Study Hall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Peaks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
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