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Ancient Excavation
INSTANT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #9,294
$0.31
-3.1%
7 days
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Ancient Excavation Price Summary
Ancient Excavation's current headline price is $0.31.
Ancient Excavation Printings & Prices
3 printings
Ancient Excavation has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Ancient Excavation: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | C16 #27 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #150 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #PZ2-38 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | C16 #27 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CM2 #150 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ancient Excavation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.)
Ancient Excavation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Ancient Excavation Rulings
2 most recent
- Nov 8, 2016 The number of cards drawn this way might not be equal to the number of cards in your hand (for example, if you apply Necroplasm’s dredge ability instead of drawing one of those cards). The number of cards that you actually drew is what determines how many cards you discard.
- Nov 8, 2016 The number of cards in your hand is counted only as Ancient Excavation resolves. Ancient Excavation is on the stack at this time, so it’s not counted.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Ancient Excavation has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #PZ2-38 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CM2 #150 | 2018-06-08 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C16 #27 | 2016-11-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
CM2 #150 
C16 #27 Ancient Excavation in Commander
Ancient Excavation is the #9,294 most-played card on EDHREC, down 118 places over the last 30 days.
Ancient Excavation FAQ
How much is Ancient Excavation worth?
Ancient Excavation is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 27, 2026.
Is Ancient Excavation legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancient Excavation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ancient Excavation been reprinted?
Yes — Ancient Excavation has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancient Excavation cheap?
Ancient Excavation trades at about $0.31 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,294 on EDHREC).