Ancient Excavation
Magic: The Gathering | Commander 2016 - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 27 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Commander 2016 |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 12 items |
| From | $0.60 |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.99 | 2 | ||
LP | $0.99 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.60 | 3 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.66 | 5 | Unavailable |
About Ancient Excavation
Ancient Excavation from Commander 2016 is currently available from around $0.52. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Draw cards equal to the number of cards in your hand, then discard a card for each card drawn this way.
Basic landcycling (, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Ancient Excavation worth?
Ancient Excavation is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.52 for Commander 2016. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Ancient Excavation has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Ancient Excavation legal in Commander?
Ancient Excavation is legal in Commander. Check the legality table for the full format matrix for this printing.
Is Ancient Excavation legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Ancient Excavation on the Reserved List?
No. Ancient Excavation is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Ancient Excavation in-game text?
In game, Ancient Excavation is a Instant with text that starts: "Draw cards equal to the number of cards in your hand, then discard a card for each card drawn this way.".
How popular is Ancient Excavation in Commander decks?
Ancient Excavation ranks #9,110 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Ancient Excavation
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Ancient Excavation legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.