Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Core

Excava, the Risen Past
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Benjamin Levin
Apr 28, 2026
Benjamin Levin
How Fun Are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders?
Our resident fun expert is here to break down the commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven to see where they land on the fun scale.
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Quintorius, History Chaser
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Hardened Academic
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Vanguard of the Restless
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Relic Retriever
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tocasia's Welcome
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Selfless Spirit
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Millikin
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Quintorius, Field Historian
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Currency Converter
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Windcrag Siege
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Reunion
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Monument to Endurance
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Warleader's Call
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Sun Titan
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Innocence
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Kirol, History Buff
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Drumbellower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Containment Construct
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Guardian of Faith
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Serra Paragon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Lorehold Archivist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Entity
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Claim Jumper
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Mako
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Anger
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
The Warring Triad
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Garrison Excavator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Drogskol Reinforcements
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Ancient Law
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Ifrit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kirol, Attentive First-Year
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Balefire Liege
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Crested Sunmare
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Oliphaunt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Lorehold Charm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Parting Gust
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Suspend Aggression
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gallant Strike
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Skycrash
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Helix
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Thraben Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ceaseless Conflict
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Pursue the Past
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Rip Apart
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Daydream
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Helping Hand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Tempest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Ark of Hunger
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Melded Moxite
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Power Conduit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fluctuator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Spear of Heliod
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Argent Dais
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Cage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
The Seriema
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Grasp of Fate
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Cool but Rude
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Advanced Reconstruction
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Primary Research
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shared Animosity
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Summoner's Sending
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Destiny
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Always Watching
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Teleportation Circle
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Firebender Ascension
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Rally the Ranks
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lorehold Excavation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
In the Trenches
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Astral Slide
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Astral Drift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Static Prison
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Divine Sacrament
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Glorious Anthem
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Gateway Express
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
The Princess Takes Flight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Legion's Initiative
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brave the Sands
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Trial of a Time Lord
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Soul Snare
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Far Traveler
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Four Knocks
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fall of the First Civilization
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Day of the Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Path of Bravery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Mistveil Plains
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Field
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Cave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Secluded Steppe
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the True
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Drifting Meadow
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Blasted Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Crater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Northampton Farm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Cursed Mirror
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Summit
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Battlefield Forge
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Sundown Pass
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Triumph
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Glittering Massif
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Peaks
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ash Barrens
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Study Hall
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lorehold Campus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Night Market
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Capital City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fields of Strife
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
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