Belisarius Cawl (Commander)

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Aug 5, 2025
Budget Precon Upgrade Cards for Counter Intelligence
Looking to upgrade your Counter Intelligence precon on a budget? Our budget expert Tyler is here with 14 powerful cards to add.
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MTGStocks
Adept Watershaper
4.1%inclusion3 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.8%inclusion3 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
3.8%inclusion3 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
2.5%inclusion2 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Technodrome
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sicarian Infiltrator
63%inclusion655 decks1.04K decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
71%inclusion746 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion781 decks1.04K decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion779 decks1.04K decks
59%synergy
Ancient Den
72%inclusion749 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion742 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion692 decks1.04K decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion669 decks1.04K decks
53%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion589 decks1.04K decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion621 decks1.04K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion754 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion571 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion570 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Gold Myr
52%inclusion545 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion544 decks1.04K decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
52%inclusion543 decks1.04K decks
40%synergy
Drumbellower
51%inclusion535 decks1.04K decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion535 decks1.04K decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion535 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Manifold Key
51%inclusion529 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion251 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion251 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion239 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion218 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
49%inclusion513 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion495 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion476 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
45%inclusion305 decks679 decks
36%synergy
Shimmer Myr
41%inclusion426 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
The Reality Chip
39%inclusion410 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion406 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
38%inclusion393 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion376 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
35%inclusion366 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion332 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
30%inclusion120 decks406 decks
29%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion305 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion293 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion275 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion263 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
25%inclusion174 decks694 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion259 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion255 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
24%inclusion254 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion246 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
24%inclusion246 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Steel Overseer
22%inclusion230 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion216 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion207 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion195 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Mirran Spy
18%inclusion189 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion189 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion178 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion170 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion162 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion64 decks417 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion158 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion151 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion112 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion134 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion51 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
12%inclusion124 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
12%inclusion122 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
11%inclusion109 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Securitron Squadron
11%inclusion108 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
10%inclusion71 decks685 decks
2%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
9.3%inclusion97 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Digsite Engineer
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Kelpie Guide
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion446 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion362 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion339 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion265 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion260 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion233 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion213 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion196 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion176 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion161 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion147 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion127 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.5%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.9%inclusion36 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion56 decks954 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion54 decks998 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion515 decks1.04K decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion451 decks1.04K decks
34%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion333 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Voyage Home
30%inclusion207 decks685 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion208 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion195 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion149 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
13%inclusion134 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion115 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.5%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
7.9%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Split Up
7.5%inclusion64 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Reshape
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
41%inclusion431 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Voltaic Key
41%inclusion427 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Halo Fountain
38%inclusion393 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
38%inclusion392 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion372 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion148 decks417 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion365 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
34%inclusion355 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion318 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion306 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion293 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Reaver Titan
28%inclusion289 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
28%inclusion288 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion281 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion228 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
21%inclusion215 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
The Golden Throne
19%inclusion201 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion189 decks992 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Knight Paladin
17%inclusion177 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion161 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion159 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion145 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion129 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
12%inclusion121 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion76 decks694 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion114 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion109 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion99 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.2%inclusion72 decks998 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Welding Jar
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.4%inclusion44 decks683 decks
0%synergy
Genesis Chamber
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
5.5%inclusion23 decks417 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion520 decks1.04K decks
46%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
40%inclusion418 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion363 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion297 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion218 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion134 decks685 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion191 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion102 decks833 decks
10%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion107 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.04K decks
-19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.4%inclusion56 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion201 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion57 decks444 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.1%inclusion37 decks603 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion450 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion437 decks1.04K decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion394 decks943 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion407 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion145 decks418 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion343 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion224 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion206 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion192 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion156 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion137 decks992 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion103 decks952 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.6%inclusion43 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.4%inclusion26 decks408 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion947 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion898 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion619 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion551 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion426 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion415 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion277 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion224 decks934 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion241 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion195 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion192 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion171 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion158 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion123 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.2%inclusion29 decks354 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion68 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion902 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
66%inclusion691 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion669 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion592 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion492 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion451 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion431 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion420 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion387 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion365 decks1.04K decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion309 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion298 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion291 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion280 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion256 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion196 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion194 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion156 decks849 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion181 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion180 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion153 decks1.04K decks
-7%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion144 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion141 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion135 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion129 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion126 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion56 decks954 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy