Ancient Excavation

Description

Ancient Excavation is a blue and black instant card from the 2018 Commander Anthology Volume II set, bearing card number 150. Designed with a mana cost of {2}{U}{B} and a mana value of four, this card serves as a versatile tool for players managing their resources. The card's primary effect allows you to draw a number of cards equal to the size of your hand, followed by discarding one card for each card drawn. This mechanic enables significant hand refueling while simultaneously thinning your deck, creating a dynamic swing in card advantage that can shift the momentum of a game. Beyond its powerful draw effect, Ancient Excavation features the basic landcycling ability for {2}. This secondary function allows a player to discard the card to search their library for a basic land card, reveal it, add it to their hand, and then shuffle. This provides reliable mana fixing, ensuring that players can maintain consistent land drops even in multi-color decks. The combination of hand refueling and land retrieval makes this card a staple for strategies that rely on card advantage and resource consistency. Created by artist James Paick, the card is printed with an uncommon rarity, making it accessible for collectors and players alike. As part of the Commander Anthology Volume II, it represents a curated selection of powerful cards from previous Commander sets. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out specific cards like Ancient Excavation to complete their collections or to utilize in casual play. Its unique mechanics and accessible rarity make it a notable addition to any MTG enthusiast's catalog.