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Excava, the Risen Past
Price tag $0.57

Legendary CreatureSpirit Horse

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#769 Current Rank
#809 Last Week
#2157 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Excava, the Risen Past.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Excava, the Risen Past decks.

Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+63% Synergy $0.84
Relic Retriever Relic Retriever
+55% Synergy $0.56
Vanguard of the Restless Vanguard of the Restless
+54% Synergy $0.31
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+51% Synergy $0.46
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+45% Synergy $6.17

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Excava, the Risen Past's abilities and overall game plan.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+71% Synergy $0.28
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+70% Synergy $0.61
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+59% Synergy $1.66
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+59% Synergy $3.30
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+56% Synergy $0.36
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+55% Synergy $3.79
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+54% Synergy $0.36
Fear of Missing Out Fear of Missing Out
+53% Synergy $2.84
Millikin Millikin
+53% Synergy $0.28
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+49% Synergy $2.77

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Excava, the Risen Past decks.

Spirit of Resilience Spirit of Resilience
+46% Synergy $0.34
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+45% Synergy $8.11
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+45% Synergy $0.34
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+44% Synergy $0.29
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+43% Synergy $0.36
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+43% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+40% Synergy $5.57
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+40% Synergy $0.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
+9% Synergy $15.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.76

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Excava, the Risen Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+42% Synergy $1.61
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+38% Synergy $0.30
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+36% Synergy $0.32
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+36% Synergy $0.28
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+35% Synergy $1.14
Anger Anger
+34% Synergy $0.46
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+33% Synergy $3.84
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+30% Synergy $1.92
Kirol, History Buff Kirol, History Buff
+30% Synergy $0.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+28% Synergy $3.79
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.81
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.34
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+26% Synergy $2.08
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+25% Synergy $0.30
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+24% Synergy $4.86
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+22% Synergy $4.95
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+20% Synergy $4.85
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+20% Synergy $2.14
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+19% Synergy $0.30
Augusta, Order Returned Augusta, Order Returned
+19% Synergy $0.31
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+18% Synergy $1.11
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+17% Synergy $0.30
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+17% Synergy $0.28
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+17% Synergy $0.54
Kami of Ancient Law Kami of Ancient Law
+17% Synergy $0.26
Drogskol Reinforcements Drogskol Reinforcements
+16% Synergy $0.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $2.75
Plargg, Dean of Chaos Augusta, Dean of Order Plargg, Dean of Chaos
+15% Synergy $0.35
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy $6.58
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+14% Synergy $0.80
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+13% Synergy $0.87
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
+13% Synergy $14.89
Seasoned Pyromancer Seasoned Pyromancer
+13% Synergy $8.42
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+12% Synergy $5.93
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+12% Synergy $0.33
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+12% Synergy $0.83
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+12% Synergy $0.23
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.32
Remorseful Cleric Remorseful Cleric
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mog, Moogle Warrior Mog, Moogle Warrior
+11% Synergy $0.22
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr Katilda's Rising Dawn Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
+10% Synergy $1.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $4.51
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.30
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+9% Synergy $0.37
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+8% Synergy $0.30
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $14.79
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+6% Synergy $0.63
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+6% Synergy $0.33
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+5% Synergy $0.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $55.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Excava, the Risen Past safe.

Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+32% Synergy $0.31
Big Score Big Score
+27% Synergy $0.67
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+24% Synergy $0.43
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+23% Synergy $0.32
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $2.98
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+12% Synergy $0.95
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+11% Synergy $7.92
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ghostway Ghostway
+11% Synergy $4.63
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.30
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+6% Synergy $2.32
Lightning Axe Lightning Axe
+6% Synergy $0.20
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $5.37
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $9.02
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+5% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.12
Heartwarming Redemption Heartwarming Redemption
+4% Synergy $0.23
Lorehold Command Lorehold Command
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.53
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $5.52
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.37
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.57
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.51
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-9% Synergy $3.79
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $65.78
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-10% Synergy $1.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-11% Synergy $21.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Excava, the Risen Past's game plan and control the board.

Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+30% Synergy $0.24
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+26% Synergy $0.48
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+22% Synergy $0.29
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+17% Synergy $4.59
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+14% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+11% Synergy $0.83
Snort Snort
+11% Synergy $0.30
Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+10% Synergy $0.29
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+9% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+8% Synergy $7.25
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+8% Synergy $0.27
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+8% Synergy $0.32
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+8% Synergy $1.81
Wave of Reckoning Wave of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.91
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+5% Synergy $0.13
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.32
Waves of Aggression Waves of Aggression
+4% Synergy $19.85
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+3% Synergy $14.90
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $2.30
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $2063.83
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+2% Synergy $0.24
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+2% Synergy $1.17
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.73
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.75

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+38% Synergy $17.81
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+34% Synergy $1.35
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+33% Synergy $0.34
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+32% Synergy $0.39
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+28% Synergy $10.72
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+21% Synergy $2.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.30
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+16% Synergy $4.54
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+15% Synergy $4.95
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+15% Synergy $1.70
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+11% Synergy $0.66
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+11% Synergy $1.53
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+10% Synergy $0.33
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+9% Synergy $2.09
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+9% Synergy $0.25
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $19.19
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+7% Synergy $1.30
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+7% Synergy $1.58
Collector's Cage Collector's Cage
+7% Synergy $0.86
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $22.44
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.98
Melded Moxite Melded Moxite
+5% Synergy $0.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+4% Synergy $3.35
The Seriema The Seriema
+4% Synergy $0.76
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $6.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $27.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-34% Synergy $2.35

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Excava, the Risen Past's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+31% Synergy $1.34
Primary Research Primary Research
+28% Synergy $0.23
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+27% Synergy $5.50
Solemnity Solemnity
+27% Synergy $11.85
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+25% Synergy $7.30
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+25% Synergy $0.37
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+24% Synergy $0.65
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+24% Synergy $0.55
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+20% Synergy $1.17
Lorehold Excavation Lorehold Excavation
+20% Synergy $0.17
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+16% Synergy $0.57
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+15% Synergy $0.68
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.63
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+13% Synergy $2.00
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+13% Synergy $10.96
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+12% Synergy $2.06
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $7.30
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+11% Synergy $1.03
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+10% Synergy $32.51
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+10% Synergy $13.29
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $8.27
Vault 21: House Gambit Vault 21: House Gambit
+9% Synergy $0.33
Summoner's Sending Summoner's Sending
+9% Synergy $0.29
Rally the Ranks Rally the Ranks
+8% Synergy $0.40
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.31
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+6% Synergy $3.80
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+6% Synergy $4.65
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+6% Synergy $0.07
Case of the Crimson Pulse Case of the Crimson Pulse
+6% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+5% Synergy $3.33
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $7.15
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+5% Synergy $1.34
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.32
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+4% Synergy $2.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+3% Synergy $6.12
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.74
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $3.84
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
-1% Synergy $7.69
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $14.43

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+24% Synergy $5.95
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+22% Synergy $2.10
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+21% Synergy $0.36
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+20% Synergy $1.16
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+20% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+14% Synergy $3.50
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+13% Synergy $0.83
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $1.56
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+8% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $4.02
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $6.59
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $22.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $39.14
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.52
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.66
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.54
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $9.40
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-1% Synergy $6.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.34

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+35% Synergy $1.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.31
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-18% Synergy $0.77

Lands

The mana base foundation for Excava, the Risen Past decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+50% Synergy $0.82
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+31% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+28% Synergy $1.05
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+28% Synergy $10.94
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+23% Synergy $10.67
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+23% Synergy $0.32
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+20% Synergy $0.34
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+20% Synergy $0.30
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
+17% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+15% Synergy $2.75
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+13% Synergy $0.31
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+13% Synergy $10.54
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+13% Synergy $1.32
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+12% Synergy $0.33
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+12% Synergy $1.09
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+11% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+11% Synergy $0.83
Study Hall Study Hall
+9% Synergy $0.21
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $33.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+4% Synergy $1.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.53
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.92
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+1% Synergy $3.87
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $38.27
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
0% Synergy $3.67
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.25
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-1% Synergy $1.50
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-4% Synergy $0.51
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $344.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.34
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-11% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-14% Synergy $0.20

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