MagicCommander 2016
Ancient Excavation — Commander 2016 #27
Ancient Excavation is an uncommon Instant from Commander 2016 (2016), collector number 27, illustrated by James Paick.
Ancient Excavation price
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Card details
- Number
- 27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {2}{U}{B}
- Colour
- Black / Blue
- Illustrator
- James Paick
- Released
- 11 November 2016
What Ancient Excavation 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} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
Format legality
Other printings of Ancient Excavation
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZ2-38 |  Ancient Excavation Instant | The List 2024 | Uncommon | €0.42 |
| 150 |  Ancient Excavation Instant | Commander Anthology Volume II 2018 | Uncommon | €1.36 |
All 3 Ancient Excavation printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Ancient Excavation from Commander 2016 worth?
About €0.91 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Ancient Excavation are there?
3 English paper printings, from Commander Anthology Volume II to Commander 2016. The cheapest right now is the The List printing.
Is Ancient Excavation legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Ancient Excavation (Commander 2016)?
James Paick.
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