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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion21 decks279 decks
4%synergy
Katara's Reversal
2.3%inclusion3 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.7%inclusion2 decks116 decks
1%synergy
North Pole Gates
1.7%inclusion2 decks117 decks
0%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
1.5%inclusion2 decks132 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sicarian Infiltrator
63%inclusion662 decks1.04K decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
72%inclusion753 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion778 decks1.04K decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion765 decks1.04K decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion739 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Ancient Den
70%inclusion735 decks1.04K decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion689 decks1.04K decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion658 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion590 decks1.04K decks
48%synergy
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion520 decks1.04K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion760 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
58%inclusion604 decks1.04K decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion572 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion560 decks1.04K decks
43%synergy
Gold Myr
52%inclusion547 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Drumbellower
52%inclusion544 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion544 decks1.04K decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
51%inclusion532 decks1.04K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion531 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Manifold Key
51%inclusion530 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion267 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion267 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion253 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion234 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion169 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion156 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion529 decks1.04K decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion504 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion482 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion472 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
45%inclusion275 decks613 decks
36%synergy
Shimmer Myr
40%inclusion422 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
The Reality Chip
39%inclusion412 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion411 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
37%inclusion391 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
36%inclusion378 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion370 decks1.04K decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion325 decks1.02K decks
28%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
30%inclusion100 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion305 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion289 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
27%inclusion280 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion262 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
25%inclusion257 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion256 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
24%inclusion153 decks629 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion253 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
24%inclusion252 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion238 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Steel Overseer
22%inclusion226 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion203 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion198 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion193 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Mirran Spy
18%inclusion190 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion188 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion181 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion167 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion165 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion51 decks342 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion153 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion148 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion101 decks789 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion132 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion125 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
11%inclusion111 decks984 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion108 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Securitron Squadron
10%inclusion101 decks984 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
10%inclusion63 decks619 decks
1%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion105 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
10%inclusion100 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
9.5%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Digsite Engineer
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion446 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion363 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion355 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion266 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion255 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion234 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion223 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Access Denied
18%inclusion193 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion186 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion158 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion153 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion127 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.9%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.8%inclusion55 decks953 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion52 decks907 decks
-7%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion519 decks1.04K decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion447 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion335 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Voyage Home
29%inclusion182 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion209 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion203 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion155 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
12%inclusion128 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion115 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion108 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.4%inclusion98 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.4%inclusion88 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Split Up
7.8%inclusion62 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Reshape
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion56 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Voltaic Key
42%inclusion435 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
41%inclusion431 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Halo Fountain
38%inclusion398 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion390 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion377 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
35%inclusion366 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion360 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
32%inclusion109 decks342 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion326 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion318 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion297 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
28%inclusion288 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Reaver Titan
27%inclusion287 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion272 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion228 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
21%inclusion218 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
The Golden Throne
19%inclusion203 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion182 decks947 decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion193 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Knight Paladin
18%inclusion184 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion158 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion150 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion145 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
13%inclusion136 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion135 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion120 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion68 decks629 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
10%inclusion108 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion98 decks983 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.8%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.6%inclusion72 decks953 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.8%inclusion42 decks617 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
6.7%inclusion23 decks342 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.5%inclusion68 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
41%inclusion427 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Efficient Construction
34%inclusion360 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion286 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion223 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion119 decks619 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion192 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion99 decks779 decks
10%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion104 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion58 decks1.04K decks
-19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion208 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion42 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion453 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion375 decks894 decks
34%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion436 decks1.04K decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion404 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion123 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion336 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion229 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion216 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion200 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion134 decks947 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion98 decks904 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion37 decks426 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.2%inclusion24 decks333 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion950 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion902 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion627 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion563 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion437 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion424 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion281 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion220 decks885 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion241 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion202 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion172 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion121 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.8%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion898 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion684 decks1.04K decks
51%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion673 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion586 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion489 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion465 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion449 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion429 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion398 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion371 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion321 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion296 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion295 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion284 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion257 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion200 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion198 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion145 decks795 decks
-8%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion189 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion176 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion169 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion159 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion135 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion125 decks1.02K decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion126 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion52 decks907 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.4%inclusion56 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy