Ancient Excavation
Commander 2016 27 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- James Paick
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
Draw cards equal to the number of cards in your hand, then discard a card for each card drawn this way.
Basic landcycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ancient Excavation was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 expansion, a set specifically designed for the multiplayer Commander format. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this card was included in the 'Open Hostage' deck, which focused on the four-color identity of Breya, Etherium Shaper. The card's design serves as a powerful utility spell, allowing players to filter their hand by drawing cards and discarding others, while simultaneously scaling in effectiveness based on the number of cards in their graveyard.
The artwork for Ancient Excavation was illustrated by Ryan Alexander Lee. Lee sought to capture the aesthetic of high-fantasy archaeology, depicting an explorer uncovering ancient, magical relics amidst ruins. The card was received positively by the Commander community for its versatility, offering card selection for blue-black decks that benefit from graveyard synergies. Its mechanical utility made it a staple inclusion for players looking to refine their deck's consistency.
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