Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Upgraded Discard

Kyle Massa
Apr 16, 2026
The Over/Under - Predicting the Popularity of Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders
Which commanders from Secrets of Strixhaven will be hot with Commander players? And which ones are gonna flunk? Let's make some predictions.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cool but Rude
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Erode
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shattered Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Innocence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sun Titan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Dragon Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mirror Entity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brutal Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Airlift Chaplain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Charming Prince
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Emeria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Legion Leadership
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Demand Answers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Laughing Mad
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Electric Revelation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Seize the Day
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Witch's Mark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Helping Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Split Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Pursue the Past
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Power Conduit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Monument to Endurance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Collector's Cage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spear of Heliod
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ark of Hunger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Enchantments
Bitter Reunion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Blind Obedience
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
In the Trenches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
High Noon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rule of Law
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Windcrag Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Seal from Existence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Warleader's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Paladin Class
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Always Watching
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solemnity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Amazing Alliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Great Furnace
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Tectonic Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-46%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Prairie
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Legion Leadership
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Radiant Summit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Makindi Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-23%synergy
Alpine Meadow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy