Ancient Excavation vs Sea Gate Restoration // Sea Gate, Reborn — MTG Card Comparison
Ancient Excavation is the stronger card — it costs less mana (4 vs 7), is an instant (can respond at any time). Consider Sea Gate Restoration // Sea Gate, Reborn if you value wider format availability.
Ancient Excavation
Draw cards equal to the number of cards in your hand, then discard a card for each card drawn this way.
Basic landcycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Search your library for a basic land card, reveal it, put it into your hand, then shuffle.)
| Stat | Ancient Excavation | Sea Gate Restoration // Sea Gate, Reborn |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {2}{U}{B} | — |
| CMC | 4 | 7 |
| Type | Instant | Sorcery // Land |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Mythic |
| Set | Commander Anthology Volume II | Zendikar Rising |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✓ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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