Excava, the Risen Past (Commander)

Kyle Massa
May 21, 2026
Mending the Past with Excava, the Risen Past
Your graveyard comes to life with Excava, the Risen Past. Come see what this red and white Spirit Horse can do in Commander.
Deck Filters
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Quintorius, History Chaser
60%inclusion297 decks496 decks
59%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
58%inclusion286 decks496 decks
40%synergy
Relic Retriever
55%inclusion274 decks496 decks
46%synergy
Hardened Academic
52%inclusion258 decks496 decks
47%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
52%inclusion258 decks496 decks
44%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Faithless Looting
84%inclusion418 decks496 decks
67%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
73%inclusion362 decks496 decks
64%synergy
Selfless Spirit
67%inclusion331 decks496 decks
56%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
55%inclusion274 decks496 decks
53%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
54%inclusion270 decks496 decks
51%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
56%inclusion279 decks496 decks
49%synergy
Windcrag Siege
58%inclusion289 decks496 decks
48%synergy
Millikin
49%inclusion241 decks496 decks
47%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
60%inclusion298 decks496 decks
46%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
47%inclusion231 decks496 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion346 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion286 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
48%inclusion240 decks496 decks
45%synergy
Currency Converter
48%inclusion239 decks496 decks
45%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
48%inclusion238 decks496 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Innocence
47%inclusion234 decks496 decks
36%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
45%inclusion222 decks496 decks
32%synergy
Ark of Hunger
44%inclusion206 decks466 decks
35%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
43%inclusion211 decks496 decks
36%synergy
Sun Titan
42%inclusion209 decks496 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
12%inclusion58 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion48 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Hofri Ghostforge
41%inclusion203 decks496 decks
37%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
41%inclusion202 decks496 decks
39%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
41%inclusion201 decks496 decks
34%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
40%inclusion199 decks496 decks
37%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
40%inclusion197 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
38%inclusion186 decks496 decks
34%synergy
Anger
37%inclusion183 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
36%inclusion179 decks496 decks
33%synergy
Claim Jumper
35%inclusion174 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
34%inclusion167 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Guardian of Faith
33%inclusion164 decks496 decks
30%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion162 decks496 decks
29%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
32%inclusion159 decks496 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion156 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
29%inclusion143 decks496 decks
25%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
27%inclusion136 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
27%inclusion136 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
27%inclusion135 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Serra Paragon
26%inclusion131 decks496 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion129 decks496 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion116 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
22%inclusion107 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
21%inclusion104 decks496 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
21%inclusion104 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion103 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
21%inclusion103 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
21%inclusion102 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
19%inclusion95 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Drumbellower
19%inclusion94 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Containment Construct
19%inclusion94 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
19%inclusion93 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
17%inclusion86 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
17%inclusion85 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
17%inclusion83 decks496 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion82 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
16%inclusion79 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
16%inclusion79 decks496 decks
15%synergy
The Warring Triad
14%inclusion71 decks496 decks
14%synergy
White Orchid Phantom
14%inclusion70 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
14%inclusion70 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Balefire Liege
14%inclusion69 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Cathar Commando
13%inclusion65 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion61 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
12%inclusion59 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
11%inclusion57 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion55 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Lorehold Charm
41%inclusion201 decks496 decks
27%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion157 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Demand Answers
30%inclusion151 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion144 decks496 decks
-18%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion123 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion82 decks496 decks
-15%synergy
Ephemerate
16%inclusion78 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
12%inclusion59 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion59 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion53 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion51 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
-10%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
-0%synergy
Parting Gust
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
-9%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
-5%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostway
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion29 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Ceaseless Conflict
35%inclusion175 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Seize the Spoils
33%inclusion165 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Pursue the Past
33%inclusion146 decks443 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion143 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
23%inclusion114 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Rip Apart
19%inclusion95 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
19%inclusion90 decks482 decks
14%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion87 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion70 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion61 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Tempest
11%inclusion53 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion44 decks496 decks
-7%synergy
Restoration Seminar
8.1%inclusion39 decks482 decks
-0%synergy
Helping Hand
8.1%inclusion40 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Snort
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
-0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
35%inclusion172 decks496 decks
29%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
29%inclusion144 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Power Conduit
26%inclusion127 decks496 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion110 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Melded Moxite
20%inclusion98 decks496 decks
18%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion90 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
16%inclusion79 decks496 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion75 decks496 decks
-14%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
15%inclusion74 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion67 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion63 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion52 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
9.1%inclusion45 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.7%inclusion43 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
-36%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
40%inclusion199 decks496 decks
28%synergy
Bitter Reunion
38%inclusion187 decks496 decks
36%synergy
Cool but Rude
33%inclusion165 decks496 decks
30%synergy
Primary Research
31%inclusion154 decks496 decks
24%synergy
Grasp of Fate
30%inclusion150 decks496 decks
29%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
29%inclusion146 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
28%inclusion137 decks496 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion125 decks496 decks
24%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
24%inclusion117 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Shared Animosity
23%inclusion116 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Solemnity
22%inclusion108 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Monologue Tax
21%inclusion105 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Firebender Ascension
21%inclusion105 decks496 decks
19%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
20%inclusion99 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
15%inclusion74 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion66 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion60 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
11%inclusion57 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion55 decks496 decks
-0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion54 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
11%inclusion54 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
10%inclusion51 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion49 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
9.5%inclusion47 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.3%inclusion46 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
8.9%inclusion44 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
8.9%inclusion44 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
8.5%inclusion42 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Always Watching
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.9%inclusion39 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Static Prison
7.7%inclusion38 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Initiative
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Sending
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
6%synergy
On Wings of Gold
6.3%inclusion31 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.8%inclusion29 decks496 decks
1%synergy
In the Trenches
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.4%inclusion27 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
41%inclusion204 decks496 decks
40%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
34%inclusion171 decks496 decks
31%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion166 decks496 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion164 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Mistveil Plains
26%inclusion128 decks496 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
26%inclusion127 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion107 decks496 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion79 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
15%inclusion75 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion67 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion58 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion50 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion49 decks496 decks
-20%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion49 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion46 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion42 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
-12%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.2%inclusion26 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion399 decks496 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion390 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion247 decks496 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion206 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion193 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion178 decks496 decks
-14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion175 decks496 decks
30%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion82 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.1%inclusion36 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion491 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion489 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion444 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion398 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion368 decks496 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Summit
68%inclusion339 decks496 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Prairie
64%inclusion318 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion284 decks496 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
53%inclusion262 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion246 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
46%inclusion228 decks496 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion224 decks496 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion223 decks496 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion206 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
42%inclusion206 decks496 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
39%inclusion191 decks496 decks
14%synergy
Glittering Massif
38%inclusion186 decks496 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion163 decks496 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion159 decks496 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
25%inclusion126 decks496 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Peaks
22%inclusion110 decks496 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion110 decks496 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion107 decks496 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion103 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion93 decks496 decks
5%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion88 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Fields of Strife
16%inclusion77 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion68 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Lorehold Campus
12%inclusion61 decks496 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion61 decks496 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
12%inclusion60 decks496 decks
-4%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion56 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Study Hall
11%inclusion53 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
9.3%inclusion46 decks496 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion42 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion41 decks496 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion37 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.3%inclusion36 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.1%inclusion35 decks496 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.9%inclusion34 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.7%inclusion33 decks496 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.5%inclusion32 decks496 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.0%inclusion30 decks496 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion28 decks496 decks
-13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.0%inclusion25 decks496 decks
-0%synergy