Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Upgraded

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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Vision of Love
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Man, New Champion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Origin of Thor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Night Nurse, Healer of Heroes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Quintorius, History Chaser
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Faithless Looting
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Selfless Spirit
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Innocence
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Hardened Academic
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Currency Converter
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Monument to Endurance
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Warleader's Call
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Relic Retriever
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Sun Titan
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Millikin
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Containment Construct
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Serra Paragon
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Claim Jumper
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Guardian of Faith
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Drumbellower
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Combat Celebrant
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Balefire Liege
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Entity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cathar Commando
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Lorehold Charm
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Erode
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Parting Gust
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostway
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Raphael's Technique
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Get Lost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ceaseless Conflict
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Seize the Spoils
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Pursue the Past
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Rip Apart
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Fateful Tempest
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Helping Hand
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Reconstruct History
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Practiced Offense
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ark of Hunger
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Power Conduit
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Melded Moxite
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Codex Shredder
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Bag of Holding
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
S.H.I.E.L.D. Spy Kit
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Cool but Rude
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Bitter Reunion
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Grasp of Fate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Primary Research
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Solemnity
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Shared Animosity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Airbender Ascension
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
High Noon
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Wedding Announcement
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
In the Trenches
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
On Wings of Gold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Fall of Lord Konda
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Seal from Existence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mudslide
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Static Prison
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Renewal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Nesting Grounds
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Mistveil Plains
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Field
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Summit
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Rugged Prairie
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Elegant Parlor
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Glittering Massif
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Fields of Strife
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Study Hall
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-0%synergy
Asgardian Citadel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
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