The Motherlode, Excavator
$0.31
$0.31Legendary Artifact Creature — Robot
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#3533
Current Rank
#3264
Last Week
#2780
Past 2 Years
226
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Red Combos
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Motherlode, Excavator decks.
Marwyn, the Clearcutter+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.18
Ajani's Anguish+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.77
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Motherlode, Excavator's abilities and overall game plan.
Aether Refinery+86% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$1.40
Lightning Runner+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.28
Assaultron Dominator+85% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$0.30
Galvanic Discharge+83% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.23
Blaster Hulk+83% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.97
Aetherworks Marvel+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.31
Plasma Caster+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.30
Synth Eradicator+79% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.24
Decoction Module+79% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.16
Solar Transformer+77% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.28
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Motherlode, Excavator decks.
Aether Refinery+86% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$1.40
Lightning Runner+85% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.28
Assaultron Dominator+85% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$0.30
Galvanic Discharge+83% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$0.23
Blaster Hulk+83% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$0.97
Aetherworks Marvel+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.31
Plasma Caster+81% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$0.30
Synth Eradicator+79% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.24
Decoction Module+79% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.16
Stone Idol Generator+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.59
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gamble-10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.87
Jeska's Will-19% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$40.79
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Motherlode, Excavator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Amped Raptor+72% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.21
Behemoth of Vault 0+68% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.29
Smelted Chargebug+52% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.11
Overclocked Electromancer+47% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.35
Aether Chaser+43% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.21
Foundry Inspector+39% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.34
Territorial Aetherkite+38% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.19
Thriving Skyclaw+37% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.13
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$6.50
Solemn Simulacrum+34% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.54
Scrapper Champion+30% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.25
Feldon of the Third Path+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.27
Jaxis, the Troublemaker+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.90
Krenko's Buzzcrusher+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.24
Surge Conductor+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.46
Iron Myr+18% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.74
Rose, Cutthroat Raider+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.67
Burnished Hart+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.21
Sunspine Lynx+13% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.96
Lathnu Hellion+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.16
Dwarven Miner+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.28
Jhoira's Familiar+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.28
Detritivore+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.72
Scrap Trawler+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.36
Obsidian Charmaw+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.92
Magmatic Hellkite+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.62
Delina, Wild Mage+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.90
Myr Retriever+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.21
Maximus, Knight Apparent+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.05
Dwarven Blastminer+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.56
Mirage Phalanx+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.51
Anger+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.53
Combustible Gearhulk+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.35
Steel Overseer+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Stoneshaker Shaman+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.59
Troop of Ponies+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Cybermen Squadron+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$22.27
Tunnel Ignus+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.54
Scampering Surveyor+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Treasure Nabber+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.79
Loyal Apprentice+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Lavaleaper+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Goblin Welder+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$23.53
Goblin Engineer+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.79
Magus of the Moon0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.47
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$17.47
Meteor Golem-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Pinnacle Monk-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.00
Professional Face-Breaker-9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.18
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Motherlode, Excavator safe.
Harnessed Lightning+65% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.27
Volcanic Offering+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.57
Volt Charge+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Big Score+13% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.49
Price of Progress+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$8.38
Unexpected Windfall+9% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.42
Weight of Spires+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Wild Magic Surge+4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.33
Demand Answers+1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.63
Vision of Love+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Thrill of Possibility-2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.19
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$15.41
Bolt Bend-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.40
Chaos Warp-4% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.98
Untimely Malfunction-7% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$8.19
Tibalt's Trickery-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.92
Abrade-10% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.19
Red Elemental Blast-12% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.49
Return the Favor-14% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.78
Lightning Bolt-16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.82
Seething Song-16% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$11.32
Deflecting Swat-19% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$76.05
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Motherlode, Excavator's game plan and control the board.
Wheel of Potential+64% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.21
Reiterating Bolt+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.25
Ruination+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.98
Pillage+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.22
Delete+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.66
Cleansing Wildfire+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.57
Seismic Spike+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.17
From the Ashes+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.26
Stone Rain+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.23
Star of Extinction+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.81
Hit the Mother Lode+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.75
Molten Rain+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Demolish+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.10
Wake of Destruction+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.25
Price of Freedom+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Sundering Eruption+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.45
Geomancer's Gambit+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Boom // Bust+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.56
Roiling Terrain+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Trash for Treasure+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.91
Blasphemous Act+5% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.88
Fissure Vent+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.09
Fire of Orthanc+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.27
Molten Duplication+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$15.31
Scrap Mastery+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.80
Reckless Handling+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Twinflame+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.92
Vandalblast+0% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.69
Reckless Impulse+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.05
Wrenn's Resolve-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.83
Chain Reaction-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.24
Faithless Looting-4% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.77
Gamble-10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.87
Mana Geyser-13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.19
Jeska's Will-19% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$40.79
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Gonti's Aether Heart+75% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.02
Phyrexian Ironworks+74% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.21
Fabrication Module+68% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.24
Aetherflux Conduit+64% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.26
Unstable Amulet+63% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.25
T-45 Power Armor+51% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.89
Conjurer's Closet+40% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$3.92
Panharmonicon+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$6.57
Deadlock Trap+33% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.15
Filigree Racer+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.29
Inventor's Axe+27% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.19
Aethersphere Harvester+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.20
Sculpting Steel+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.54
Dingus Egg+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.48
Blade of Selves+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.69
Helm of the Host+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.03
Ghirapur Orrery+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.36
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.60
Crucible of Worlds+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$32.82
Contagion Clasp+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Sword of Hearth and Home+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$18.43
Dowsing Device+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Lithoform Engine+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.10
Wayfarer's Bauble+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.30
Strionic Resonator+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.63
Darksteel Forge+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$49.69
Winter Moon+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.63
Unwinding Clock+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$21.17
Endless Atlas+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.50
Sword of Truth and Justice+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$28.11
The Fire Crystal+2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$7.37
Sword of the Animist-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.98
Ruby Medallion-5% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$14.56
Swiftfoot Boots-9% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.86
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.83
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Motherlode, Excavator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Aether Revolt+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.26
All Will Be One+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$16.83
Flameshadow Conjuring+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.73
Price of Glory+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$11.55
Burning Earth+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.44
Destructive Urge+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.78
Splinter Twin+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.41
Mirror March+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.94
Wild Wasteland+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.76
Valakut Exploration+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.88
Curse of Opulence+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.12
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.29
Count on Luck-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.44
Blood Moon-7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.87
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Motherlode, Excavator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Daretti, Scrap Savant+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.76
Koth, Fire of Resistance+14% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.38
Chandra, Torch of Defiance-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.93
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
HELIOS One+72% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.32
Karn's Bastion+30% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.44
Buried Ruin+29% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.40
Strip Mine+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$20.39
Field of Ruin+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.37
Ghost Quarter+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.92
Wasteland+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$25.81
Inventors' Fair+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$19.59
Darksteel Citadel+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.40
Tectonic Edge+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Dust Bowl+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$40.45
Volatile Fault+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Junktown+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.28
Temple of the False God+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.35
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+2% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$17.02
Rogue's Passage+2% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.39
Mines of Moria+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.06
War Room+1% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.54
Bonders' Enclave+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.86
Smoldering Crater+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.19
Great Furnace-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.92
Forgotten Cave-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Dwarven Mine-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.62
Command Beacon-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.32
Arena of Glory-5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$8.29
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.38
Spinerock Knoll-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$44.36
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Solar Transformer+77% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.28
Conversion Apparatus+76% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.81
Aetheric Amplifier+47% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.50
Cursed Mirror+22% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.35
Gauntlet of Power+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.32
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$15.88
Caged Sun+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.89
Glittering Stockpile+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.41
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Worn Powerstone+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.38
Thran Dynamo+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.56
Extraplanar Lens+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.06
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.32
Throne of Eldraine-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$29.44
Arcane Signet-1% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.39
Fellwar Stone-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.99
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.27
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.96
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Motherlode, Excavator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Aether Hub+64% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.16
Demolition Field+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.38
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.31
Sundering Eruption+7% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.45
The Mycosynth Gardens+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Urza's Cave+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.60
Mountain+1% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.10
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$15.41
Pinnacle Monk-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.00
The Motherlode, Excavator Deck Stats
Based on 226 The Motherlode, Excavator decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 21
- Instant 7
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 23
- Enchantment 4
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 21 |
| Instant | 7 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 23 |
| Enchantment | 4 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
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