Excavation Technique is a Rare Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering The List set, carrying the catalog number C21-16. This 2026 catalog entry features a mana cost of {3}{W} and was illustrated by Francisco Miyara.
Excavation Technique
2026 • Magic: The Gathering • The List
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Description
Excavation Technique is a Rare Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering The List set, identified by the catalog number C21-16. This card belongs to the white color identity and has a mana value of 4, requiring a mana cost of {3}{W} to cast. The 2026 catalog year places this card within the ongoing production of The List series, which serves as a unique platform for rotating and special cards in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game ecosystem. The artwork for this card was created by Francisco Miyara, contributing to the visual identity of this release. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often track The List cards for their distinct status within the game's broader history. This product represents a specific entry in the TCG landscape, defined by its rarity, card type, and set affiliation rather than a specific printing date. The List set code, PLST, further distinguishes this card from other standard expansions.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
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}, indicating it requires three generic mana and one white mana. This results in a total mana value of 4.
Who is the artist for The List Excavation Technique card?
The artwork for the Excavation Technique card in The List set was created by Francisco Miyara.
What type of card is Excavation Technique in Magic: The Gathering?
Excavation Technique is a Sorcery card with a white color identity. It is classified as a Rare card within The List set.
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