Excava, the Risen Past (Commander)

Excava, the Risen Past
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Owain Roberts
Jun 19, 2026
Owain Roberts
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The Queen of Dale
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
13%synergy
The Mountain-king's Return
13%inclusion21 decks157 decks
11%synergy
Troop of Ponies
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Ragged Short Spear
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
83%inclusion509 decks616 decks
65%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
73%inclusion452 decks616 decks
64%synergy
Quintorius, History Chaser
59%inclusion366 decks616 decks
58%synergy
Selfless Spirit
66%inclusion408 decks616 decks
55%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
55%inclusion340 decks616 decks
53%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
57%inclusion350 decks616 decks
50%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
52%inclusion321 decks616 decks
48%synergy
Hardened Academic
53%inclusion324 decks616 decks
48%synergy
Relic Retriever
54%inclusion335 decks616 decks
48%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
52%inclusion323 decks616 decks
47%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion421 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
57%inclusion354 decks616 decks
44%synergy
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion348 decks616 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion347 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Enduring Innocence
49%inclusion299 decks616 decks
38%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
48%inclusion296 decks616 decks
45%synergy
Currency Converter
48%inclusion294 decks616 decks
44%synergy
Millikin
47%inclusion291 decks616 decks
45%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
47%inclusion287 decks616 decks
46%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
46%inclusion282 decks616 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
44%inclusion270 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
43%inclusion267 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
40%inclusion244 decks616 decks
37%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
40%inclusion244 decks616 decks
38%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
40%inclusion244 decks616 decks
35%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
39%inclusion240 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
38%inclusion236 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
37%inclusion227 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
36%inclusion220 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Anger
35%inclusion216 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Claim Jumper
34%inclusion210 decks616 decks
30%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion204 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Guardian of Faith
32%inclusion198 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion192 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
31%inclusion188 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
30%inclusion185 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
27%inclusion168 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Serra Paragon
27%inclusion164 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
26%inclusion162 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
26%inclusion159 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion158 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
25%inclusion156 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
23%inclusion143 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
22%inclusion136 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
21%inclusion128 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
21%inclusion127 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
21%inclusion127 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion126 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion125 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
20%inclusion121 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Containment Construct
19%inclusion120 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
19%inclusion116 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Drumbellower
18%inclusion113 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
18%inclusion108 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
16%inclusion98 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Cathar Commando
16%inclusion96 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Balefire Liege
15%inclusion92 decks616 decks
7%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
15%inclusion90 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion90 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion88 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion84 decks616 decks
1%synergy
The Warring Triad
13%inclusion83 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
13%inclusion81 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
12%inclusion74 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Lorehold Charm
40%inclusion245 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion192 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion178 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
28%inclusion175 decks616 decks
-18%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion144 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
15%inclusion95 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion94 decks616 decks
-15%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion86 decks616 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion84 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion74 decks602 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Vision of Love
6.4%inclusion15 decks234 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Thrilling Discovery
42%inclusion257 decks616 decks
36%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
36%inclusion221 decks616 decks
30%synergy
Pursue the Past
33%inclusion185 decks564 decks
26%synergy
Seize the Spoils
32%inclusion197 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion176 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
21%inclusion130 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Rip Apart
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
19%inclusion115 decks602 decks
15%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion100 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Tempest
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.3%inclusion50 decks602 decks
2%synergy
Helping Hand
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
7.1%inclusion44 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ark of Hunger
44%inclusion255 decks586 decks
36%synergy
Monument to Endurance
33%inclusion204 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
29%inclusion178 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Power Conduit
25%inclusion153 decks616 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion135 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Melded Moxite
21%inclusion130 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion109 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
16%inclusion101 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion87 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion83 decks616 decks
-15%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion60 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.9%inclusion55 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
-35%synergy
Spear of Heliod
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
39%inclusion242 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Bitter Reunion
38%inclusion232 decks616 decks
36%synergy
Grasp of Fate
32%inclusion199 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Cool but Rude
32%inclusion197 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Primary Research
31%inclusion188 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
28%inclusion171 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
28%inclusion170 decks616 decks
26%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion151 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Shared Animosity
25%inclusion151 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Airbender Ascension
23%inclusion143 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Firebender Ascension
22%inclusion135 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Monologue Tax
21%inclusion132 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Solemnity
21%inclusion128 decks616 decks
21%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
20%inclusion125 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion79 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion75 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
11%inclusion70 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion69 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion61 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10%inclusion61 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
10%inclusion61 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
8.9%inclusion55 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Static Prison
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Always Watching
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.1%inclusion44 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
5%synergy
In the Trenches
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
6%synergy
On Wings of Gold
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Sending
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
5%synergy
High Noon
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
40%inclusion249 decks616 decks
39%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion207 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion194 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion191 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion157 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Mistveil Plains
25%inclusion152 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Field
21%inclusion130 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion90 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion78 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion69 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
-21%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
7.0%inclusion43 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion483 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion472 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion295 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion257 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion225 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion218 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion217 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion100 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.2%inclusion46 decks564 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion608 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion606 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion548 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion490 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion453 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Summit
67%inclusion412 decks616 decks
41%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion394 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
57%inclusion354 decks616 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion339 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion325 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion309 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion276 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion273 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
44%inclusion270 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
43%inclusion264 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion245 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion235 decks616 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
37%inclusion230 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion201 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion192 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
26%inclusion158 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Peaks
24%inclusion145 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion140 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion136 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion126 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Fields of Strife
18%inclusion110 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion108 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion84 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
13%inclusion79 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Study Hall
11%inclusion69 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
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