Ancient Excavation
Ancient Excavation is a Uncommon Instant from The List (PZ2-38) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded copies.
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Who is this card for?
Ancient Excavation suits collectors and players working on The List 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 The List?
Ancient Excavation is a Instant in The List numbered PZ2-38. Mana cost {2}{U}{B}. Color identity: B, U. Ancient Excavation (PZ2-38) is a format-relevant Instant in The List 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 $0.33 for Ancient Excavation. Low and high spread runs $0.33 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.48; Normal: $0.33. This printing is from The List. Collector number PZ2-38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | The List |
|---|---|
| Number | PZ2-38 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.33 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.48 |
| cardmarket | $0.48 |
| Normal | $0.33 |
Card stats
| Colors | B, U |
|---|
How collectible is Ancient Excavation?
Ancient Excavation is a Uncommon printing in The List. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from The List. Collector number PZ2-38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2024.
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 The List. Collector number PZ2-38 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Ancient Excavation (PZ2-38) is a format-relevant Instant in The List 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 The List, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.33 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.48; Normal: $0.33).
- 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 $0.33 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Ancient Excavation from The List?
Ancient Excavation is a Uncommon Instant from The List numbered PZ2-38 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 $0.33 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 The List. 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 $0.33. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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