Ancient Excavation
The List PZ2-38 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- PZ2-38
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- James Paick
- Market price
- $0.34
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 first appeared as a rare card in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Time Spiral. Designed to facilitate a playstyle focused on replaying powerful spells from the graveyard, the card reflects the set's broader theme of looking back at the game's history through time-shifted mechanics and nostalgic callbacks. The artwork, illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, captures the ethereal process of unearthing magical artifacts, emphasizing a sense of discovery that aligns with the card's functional role.
The card was included in 'The List', a curated selection of reprints integrated into Set Boosters starting in 2020. This initiative was designed by Wizards of the Coast to give players opportunities to acquire older, out-of-print cards that contribute to the game's evolving ecosystem. By reissuing Ancient Excavation within this rotating pool, the developers maintained accessibility for players interested in historical deck-building strategies, ensuring the design remained a functional part of the modern card pool despite its original debut years prior.
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About Ancient Excavation
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