Ancient Excavation
Instant · Uncommon
Ancient Excavation is currently worth about $0.39 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Draw cards equal to the number of cards in your hand, then discard a card for each card drawn this way. Basic landcycling 2 (2, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 4
- Color identity
- B · U
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Landcycling, Basic landcycling, Typecycling, Cycling
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- First printed
- 2016
- Artist
- James Paick
Playability
#9105 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander Anthology Volume II | 150 | Uncommon | $0.96 | — |
| Commander 2016 | 27 | Uncommon | $0.56 | — |
| The List | PZ2-38 | Uncommon | $0.39 | — |
| Treasure Chest | 38 | Uncommon | — | — |
Price intelligence
Commander Anthology Volume II #150 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.96 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.92 – $0.96 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Ancient Excavation worth?
Ancient Excavation is currently worth about $0.39 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.39 to $0.96 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Ancient Excavation printed in?
Ancient Excavation has been printed in 4 sets, including Commander 2016, Treasure Chest, Commander Anthology Volume II, The List.
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Is Ancient Excavation legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancient Excavation is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Ancient Excavation legal in Modern?
Ancient Excavation is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Ancient Excavation on the Reserved List?
No — Ancient Excavation is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Commander 2016 · Treasure Chest · Commander Anthology Volume II · The List
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