Excavation Technique is a Rare white Sorcery from the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2021 set, designated as card number 16 with set code C21.
Excavation Technique
2021 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander 2021
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Description
Excavation Technique (C21 #16) is a Rare white Sorcery from the Magic: The Gathering Commander 2021 set. Featuring artwork by Francisco Miyara, this card carries a mana cost of {3}{W} and a mana value of 4. As a single-colored white card, it features the Demonstrate keyword, allowing you to copy the spell when cast and choose an opponent to also copy it, followed by the destruction of a target nonland permanent and the creation of two Treasure tokens.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Excavation Technique
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Francisco Miyara
Card Stock
English
{3}{W}
Sorcery
W
Card Text
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Demonstrate (When you cast this spell, you may copy it. If you do, choose an opponent to also copy it. Players may choose new targets for their copies.) Destroy target nonland permanent. Its controller creates two Treasure tokens.
"Stand back. This part gets messy."
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Excavation Technique?
The mana cost for Excavation Technique is {3}{W}, resulting in a total mana value of 4.
Who illustrated Excavation Technique?
Francisco Miyara is the credited artist for the illustration on the Commander 2021 version of Excavation Technique.
What does the Demonstrate keyword do?
The Demonstrate keyword allows you to copy the spell when you cast it, choose an opponent to also copy it, and then destroy a target nonland permanent.
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