Excava, the Risen Past (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Excava, the Risen Past
Rank #2,137
3decks
Benjamin Levin
Apr 28, 2026
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%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Erode
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Hardened Academic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Loran of the Third Path
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Mother of Runes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Sun Titan
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Seasoned Pyromancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hofri Ghostforge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Trove Warden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Innocence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Plargg, Dean of Chaos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Quintorius, Loremaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Emeria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Venerable Warsinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Serra Paragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Warring Triad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mog, Moogle Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Taurean Mauler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spirit of Resilience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Parting Gust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Magnetic Theft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Get Lost
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Raphael's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Snort
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fateful Tempest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Monument to Endurance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Currency Converter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grindstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Key to the City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Cool but Rude
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
High Noon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rule of Law
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Windcrag Siege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Warleader's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Great Furnace
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Radiant Summit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Elegant Parlor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy