Ancient Excavation
Ancient Excavation is a Uncommon Instant from Commander Anthology Volume II (150) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.94 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Ancient Excavation suits collectors and players working on Commander Anthology Volume II who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Ancient Excavation from Commander Anthology Volume II?
Ancient Excavation is a Instant in Commander Anthology Volume II numbered 150. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Ancient Excavation (150) is a format-relevant Instant in Commander Anthology Volume II with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Ancient Excavation worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.94 for Ancient Excavation. Low and high spread runs $0.94 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.04; Normal: $0.94. This printing is from Commander Anthology Volume II. Collector number 150 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Commander Anthology Volume II |
|---|---|
| Number | 150 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.94 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.04 |
| cardmarket | $1.04 |
| Normal | $0.94 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U |
|---|
How collectible is Ancient Excavation?
Ancient Excavation is a Uncommon printing in Commander Anthology Volume II. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Commander Anthology Volume II. Collector number 150 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Ancient Excavation?
Ancient Excavation lists as Instant with keywords Landcycling, Basic landcycling, Typecycling, Cycling. Artist: James Paick. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander Anthology Volume II. Collector number 150 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ancient Excavation (150) is a format-relevant Instant in Commander Anthology Volume II with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Ancient Excavation is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Commander Anthology Volume II, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.94 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.04; Normal: $0.94).
- Mana cost {2}{U}{B} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.94 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ancient Excavation from Commander Anthology Volume II?
Ancient Excavation is a Uncommon Instant from Commander Anthology Volume II numbered 150 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Ancient Excavation worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.94 for ungraded Ancient Excavation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Ancient Excavation?
Ancient Excavation is catalogued as Uncommon in Commander Anthology Volume II. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Ancient Excavation legal in Commander or Standard?
Ancient Excavation shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Ancient Excavation near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.94. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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