Excavation
Excavation is a Uncommon Enchantment from Prophecy (33) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.12 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Excavation suits collectors and players working on Prophecy 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 Excavation from Prophecy?
Excavation is a Enchantment in Prophecy numbered 33. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Excavation (33) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Excavation worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $10.12 for Excavation. Low and high spread runs $10.12 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.31; foil: $10.12; Normal: $0.30. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 33 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Prophecy |
|---|---|
| Number | 33 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $10.12 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.31 |
| cardmarket | $0.31 |
| foil | $10.12 |
| Normal | $0.30 |
Card stats
| Colors | U |
|---|
How collectible is Excavation?
Excavation is a Uncommon printing in Prophecy. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 33 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
What are the key details for Excavation?
Excavation lists as Enchantment. Artist: Terese Nielsen. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Prophecy. Collector number 33 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2000.
Cactaur's take
Excavation (33) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Prophecy with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Excavation is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment in Prophecy, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $10.12 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.31; foil: $10.12; Normal: $0.30).
- Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Enchantment 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 $10.12 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Excavation from Prophecy?
Excavation is a Uncommon Enchantment from Prophecy numbered 33 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Excavation worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $10.12 for ungraded Excavation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Excavation?
Excavation is catalogued as Uncommon in Prophecy. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing. This printing is from Prophecy.
Is Excavation legal in Commander or Standard?
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 Excavation near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $10.12. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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