The Motherlode, Excavator
$0.34
$0.34Legendary 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
#2900
Current Rank
#2687
Last Week
#2495
Past 2 Years
Mono-Red Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Motherlode, Excavator decks.
Choreographed Sparks+4% Synergy
$0.28
Emeritus of Conflict+3% Synergy
$1.72
Blazing Firesinger0% Synergy
$0.36
Flashback-2% Synergy
$4.96
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Motherlode, Excavator's abilities and overall game plan.
Aether Refinery+87% Synergy
$0.93
Blaster Hulk+86% Synergy
$0.33
Lightning Runner+86% Synergy
$0.29
Assaultron Dominator+85% Synergy
$0.33
Aetherworks Marvel+83% Synergy
$0.40
Galvanic Discharge+82% Synergy
$0.24
Plasma Caster+81% Synergy
$0.29
Synth Eradicator+81% Synergy
$0.34
Decoction Module+79% Synergy
$0.17
Gonti's Aether Heart+78% Synergy
$0.84
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Motherlode, Excavator decks.
Stone Idol Generator+77% Synergy
$0.40
Aethertorch Renegade+76% Synergy
$0.16
Amped Raptor+73% Synergy
$0.22
Phyrexian Ironworks+72% Synergy
$0.32
Behemoth of Vault 0+71% Synergy
$0.32
Aether Revolt+70% Synergy
$0.26
Fabrication Module+70% Synergy
$0.26
Harnessed Lightning+68% Synergy
$0.21
Unstable Amulet+64% Synergy
$0.29
Aetherflux Conduit+64% Synergy
$0.33
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gamble-9% Synergy
$15.70
Jeska's Will-17% Synergy
$43.06
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Motherlode, Excavator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Electrostatic Pummeler+62% Synergy
$0.35
Overclocked Electromancer+53% Synergy
$0.34
Smelted Chargebug+51% Synergy
$0.11
Aether Chaser+46% Synergy
$0.23
Thriving Grubs+40% Synergy
$0.04
Maulfist Doorbuster+39% Synergy
$0.13
Territorial Aetherkite+39% Synergy
$0.21
Solemn Simulacrum+38% Synergy
$0.31
Multiform Wonder+38% Synergy
$0.22
Thriving Skyclaw+38% Synergy
$0.07
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink+36% Synergy
$5.92
Foundry Inspector+35% Synergy
$0.34
Scrapper Champion+35% Synergy
$0.19
Feldon of the Third Path+28% Synergy
$1.50
Jaxis, the Troublemaker+26% Synergy
$1.35
Spontaneous Artist+26% Synergy
$0.20
Reservoir Walker+24% Synergy
$0.06
Territorial Gorger+24% Synergy
$0.11
Krenko's Buzzcrusher+21% Synergy
$0.33
Iron Myr+19% Synergy
$1.21
Surge Conductor+17% Synergy
$0.33
Burnished Hart+15% Synergy
$0.33
Rose, Cutthroat Raider+15% Synergy
$2.43
Lathnu Hellion+15% Synergy
$0.11
Sunspine Lynx+14% Synergy
$1.65
Dwarven Miner+13% Synergy
$1.23
Delina, Wild Mage+12% Synergy
$6.97
Jhoira's Familiar+12% Synergy
$2.15
Magmatic Hellkite+12% Synergy
$0.40
Obsidian Charmaw+12% Synergy
$2.27
Detritivore+11% Synergy
$2.82
Combustible Gearhulk+10% Synergy
$0.43
Scrap Trawler+10% Synergy
$2.71
Mirage Phalanx+10% Synergy
$1.43
Dwarven Blastminer+9% Synergy
$0.64
Anger+8% Synergy
$0.45
Myr Retriever+8% Synergy
$3.26
Maximus, Knight Apparent+8% Synergy
$1.22
Stoneshaker Shaman+7% Synergy
$0.63
Steel Overseer+7% Synergy
$0.39
Lavaleaper+5% Synergy
$0.36
Tunnel Ignus+5% Synergy
$0.44
Scampering Surveyor+4% Synergy
$0.24
Loyal Apprentice+3% Synergy
$0.29
Treasure Nabber+2% Synergy
$2.32
Goblin Welder+1% Synergy
$21.02
Goblin Engineer0% Synergy
$9.89
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker-1% Synergy
$16.69
Magus of the Moon-2% Synergy
$4.86
Professional Face-Breaker-6% Synergy
$5.79
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Motherlode, Excavator safe.
Volcanic Offering+19% Synergy
$3.41
Big Score+17% Synergy
$0.50
Volt Charge+16% Synergy
$0.24
Unexpected Windfall+12% Synergy
$3.10
Price of Progress+12% Synergy
$7.34
Wild Magic Surge+8% Synergy
$1.54
Weight of Spires+5% Synergy
$0.19
Demand Answers+2% Synergy
$0.45
Zoyowa's Justice+1% Synergy
$0.28
Bottle-Cap Blast0% Synergy
$5.15
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$16.68
Chaos Warp-3% Synergy
$0.33
Bolt Bend-3% Synergy
$5.42
Thrill of Possibility-4% Synergy
$0.28
Untimely Malfunction-6% Synergy
$7.10
Reverberate-7% Synergy
$2.97
Tibalt's Trickery-8% Synergy
$11.27
Pyretic Ritual-8% Synergy
$5.95
Abrade-10% Synergy
$0.31
Red Elemental Blast-11% Synergy
$11.70
Return the Favor-12% Synergy
$0.72
Pyroblast-12% Synergy
$12.52
Seething Song-15% Synergy
$13.22
Lightning Bolt-17% Synergy
$0.96
Deflecting Swat-17% Synergy
$70.06
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Motherlode, Excavator's game plan and control the board.
Wheel of Potential+63% Synergy
$0.22
Reiterating Bolt+32% Synergy
$0.18
Ruination+22% Synergy
$4.39
Delete+17% Synergy
$1.29
Pillage+17% Synergy
$0.29
Cleansing Wildfire+15% Synergy
$0.36
Seismic Spike+15% Synergy
$0.16
From the Ashes+14% Synergy
$3.22
Star of Extinction+12% Synergy
$1.18
Stone Rain+12% Synergy
$0.21
Sundering Eruption+11% Synergy
$0.94
Price of Freedom+11% Synergy
$0.32
Molten Rain+9% Synergy
$0.29
Blasphemous Act+8% Synergy
$0.87
Molten Duplication+8% Synergy
$15.44
Hit the Mother Lode+8% Synergy
$0.57
Demolish+8% Synergy
$0.08
Wake of Destruction+8% Synergy
$4.12
Geomancer's Gambit+7% Synergy
$0.20
Roiling Terrain+7% Synergy
$0.24
Boom // Bust+7% Synergy
$1.54
Trash for Treasure+6% Synergy
$1.22
Fissure Vent+6% Synergy
$0.07
Planetary Annihilation+5% Synergy
$0.37
Vandalblast+4% Synergy
$1.54
Scrap Mastery+4% Synergy
$4.33
Reckless Impulse0% Synergy
$1.66
Twinflame0% Synergy
$0.89
Reckless Handling0% Synergy
$0.31
Chain Reaction-2% Synergy
$0.30
Wrenn's Resolve-2% Synergy
$2.45
Faithless Looting-4% Synergy
$0.29
Wheel of Misfortune-4% Synergy
$7.76
Mana Geyser-13% Synergy
$1.15
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
T-45 Power Armor+54% Synergy
$0.89
Dynavolt Tower+50% Synergy
$0.29
Consulate Turret+47% Synergy
$0.19
Conjurer's Closet+38% Synergy
$4.33
Panharmonicon+33% Synergy
$7.08
Deadlock Trap+33% Synergy
$0.17
Filigree Racer+30% Synergy
$0.17
Inventor's Axe+24% Synergy
$0.14
Sculpting Steel+15% Synergy
$3.34
Dingus Egg+15% Synergy
$0.43
Aethersphere Harvester+15% Synergy
$0.21
Blade of Selves+10% Synergy
$2.81
Crucible of Worlds+10% Synergy
$33.97
Helm of the Host+9% Synergy
$11.25
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder+9% Synergy
$3.95
Ghirapur Orrery+9% Synergy
$0.37
Strionic Resonator+7% Synergy
$9.08
Contagion Clasp+7% Synergy
$0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
$0.30
Sword of Hearth and Home+6% Synergy
$19.41
Lithoform Engine+6% Synergy
$7.19
Dowsing Device+6% Synergy
$0.26
Contagion Engine+6% Synergy
$14.17
Winter Moon+5% Synergy
$0.55
Throne of Geth+5% Synergy
$1.38
The Fire Crystal+4% Synergy
$5.47
Darksteel Forge+4% Synergy
$41.65
Unwinding Clock+4% Synergy
$20.70
Sword of Truth and Justice+4% Synergy
$34.47
Endless Atlas+3% Synergy
$2.58
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$12.67
Sword of the Animist-3% Synergy
$5.77
Swiftfoot Boots-12% Synergy
$1.95
Lightning Greaves-14% Synergy
$4.39
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Motherlode, Excavator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
All Will Be One+28% Synergy
$16.00
Flameshadow Conjuring+21% Synergy
$3.58
Price of Glory+21% Synergy
$11.80
Burning Earth+13% Synergy
$2.35
Mirror March+11% Synergy
$1.89
Destructive Urge+11% Synergy
$0.62
Splinter Twin+8% Synergy
$7.85
Valakut Exploration+3% Synergy
$4.61
Wild Wasteland+3% Synergy
$1.65
Curse of Opulence+2% Synergy
$2.27
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+2% Synergy
$6.68
Manabarbs0% Synergy
$5.32
Count on Luck-2% Synergy
$0.54
Descent into Avernus-5% Synergy
$12.97
Blood Moon-6% Synergy
$6.96
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Motherlode, Excavator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Koth, Fire of Resistance+17% Synergy
$0.41
Daretti, Scrap Savant+13% Synergy
$1.19
Chandra, Torch of Defiance-7% Synergy
$3.05
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
HELIOS One+74% Synergy
$0.42
Karn's Bastion+33% Synergy
$2.08
Buried Ruin+28% Synergy
$0.38
Field of Ruin+11% Synergy
$0.36
Ghost Quarter+10% Synergy
$0.94
Wasteland+9% Synergy
$28.49
Strip Mine+8% Synergy
$21.20
Darksteel Citadel+7% Synergy
$3.94
Tectonic Edge+7% Synergy
$0.21
Inventors' Fair+6% Synergy
$13.60
Dust Bowl+6% Synergy
$32.72
War Room+5% Synergy
$2.44
Volatile Fault+5% Synergy
$0.29
Junktown+5% Synergy
$0.26
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+4% Synergy
$16.17
Rogue's Passage+4% Synergy
$0.40
Mines of Moria+4% Synergy
$2.09
Temple of the False God+3% Synergy
$0.33
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.35
Bonders' Enclave+1% Synergy
$0.80
Smoldering Crater0% Synergy
$0.24
Forgotten Cave-3% Synergy
$0.25
Great Furnace-3% Synergy
$2.27
Dwarven Mine-3% Synergy
$0.34
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance-3% Synergy
$2.49
Arena of Glory-5% Synergy
$7.61
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$2.93
Command Beacon-7% Synergy
$7.67
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-8% Synergy
$50.07
Spinerock Knoll-8% Synergy
$1.36
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Conversion Apparatus+77% Synergy
$0.49
Solar Transformer+76% Synergy
$0.24
Aetheric Amplifier+47% Synergy
$0.70
Cursed Mirror+22% Synergy
$0.44
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+7% Synergy
$20.17
Gauntlet of Power+6% Synergy
$4.22
Staff of Compleation+5% Synergy
$4.48
Caged Sun+4% Synergy
$3.59
Fire Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.37
Glittering Stockpile+3% Synergy
$0.40
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$0.36
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.36
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.33
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
$4.55
Extraplanar Lens0% Synergy
$11.72
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.31
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
$2.20
Throne of Eldraine-1% Synergy
$35.66
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
$0.98
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$2.48
Liquimetal Torque-8% Synergy
$3.06
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Motherlode, Excavator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Aether Hub+65% Synergy
$0.30
Demolition Field+17% Synergy
$0.31
Sundering Eruption+11% Synergy
$0.94
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.34
Mountain+3% Synergy
$2.00
Urza's Cave+3% Synergy
$0.87
The Mycosynth Gardens+3% Synergy
$0.33
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$16.68
Pinnacle Monk-6% Synergy
$1.40
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