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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Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
3.9%inclusion9 decks228 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
3.6%inclusion5 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
2.2%inclusion3 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
2.1%inclusion3 decks142 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sicarian Infiltrator
62%inclusion628 decks1K decks
61%synergy
Unwinding Clock
72%inclusion723 decks1K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion742 decks1K decks
59%synergy
Seat of the Synod
72%inclusion728 decks1K decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion708 decks1K decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion664 decks1K decks
55%synergy
Ancient Den
69%inclusion694 decks1K decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion617 decks1K decks
51%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion563 decks1K decks
47%synergy
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion507 decks1K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion730 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion570 decks1K decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion556 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion540 decks1K decks
43%synergy
Drumbellower
53%inclusion528 decks1K decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion524 decks1K decks
43%synergy
Gold Myr
52%inclusion524 decks1K decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion516 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Manifold Key
50%inclusion507 decks1K decks
44%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion507 decks1K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion266 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion261 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion256 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion228 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion161 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion148 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion107 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion73 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion66 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion53 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion502 decks1K decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
47%inclusion476 decks1K decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion473 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
45%inclusion233 decks523 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
44%inclusion443 decks1K decks
36%synergy
Shimmer Myr
40%inclusion406 decks1K decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion389 decks1K decks
17%synergy
The Reality Chip
38%inclusion383 decks1K decks
32%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
38%inclusion379 decks1K decks
36%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
36%inclusion362 decks1K decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion357 decks1K decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion293 decks935 decks
27%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
30%inclusion70 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion291 decks1K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion276 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion262 decks1K decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion258 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
25%inclusion252 decks1K decks
23%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
25%inclusion248 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
24%inclusion132 decks539 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion246 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
24%inclusion241 decks1K decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
22%inclusion224 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion219 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion191 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion185 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion184 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
18%inclusion183 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Mirran Spy
18%inclusion182 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion164 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion162 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion159 decks1K decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion150 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion143 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion132 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
12%inclusion86 decks699 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion119 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
12%inclusion117 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
12%inclusion104 decks896 decks
11%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
11%inclusion111 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
11%inclusion57 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
11%inclusion108 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion108 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion105 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Securitron Squadron
10%inclusion92 decks896 decks
10%synergy
Kelpie Guide
10%inclusion102 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Digsite Engineer
10%inclusion101 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
10%inclusion98 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion421 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion353 decks1K decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion342 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion244 decks1K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion244 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
23%inclusion231 decks1K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion209 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
18%inclusion183 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion174 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion151 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion148 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion143 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion124 decks1K decks
10%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
9.5%inclusion95 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion94 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.2%inclusion92 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion82 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.2%inclusion82 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.9%inclusion79 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion67 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion66 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.9%inclusion51 decks865 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
5.4%inclusion54 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion53 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.1%inclusion51 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion499 decks1K decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
42%inclusion422 decks1K decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Manse
31%inclusion315 decks1K decks
24%synergy
Voyage Home
29%inclusion155 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion217 decks1K decks
3%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion200 decks1K decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion194 decks1K decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion153 decks1K decks
11%synergy
For the Emperor!
12%inclusion119 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion111 decks1K decks
-4%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion104 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.5%inclusion95 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion91 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion83 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
7.9%inclusion79 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Split Up
7.6%inclusion54 decks709 decks
3%synergy
Reshape
7.3%inclusion73 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.0%inclusion70 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.6%inclusion66 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion55 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion54 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
42%inclusion420 decks1K decks
37%synergy
Voltaic Key
41%inclusion413 decks1K decks
37%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
38%inclusion381 decks1K decks
36%synergy
Halo Fountain
38%inclusion381 decks1K decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion360 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
35%inclusion349 decks1K decks
32%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion338 decks1K decks
28%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion77 decks249 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion308 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion302 decks1K decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion292 decks1K decks
27%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
28%inclusion282 decks1K decks
25%synergy
Reaver Titan
27%inclusion276 decks1K decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion266 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
22%inclusion219 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion218 decks1K decks
21%synergy
The Golden Throne
19%inclusion194 decks1K decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion165 decks859 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion184 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Knight Paladin
18%inclusion176 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
16%inclusion165 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion162 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion160 decks1K decks
13%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion152 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion150 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion138 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion138 decks1K decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
13%inclusion130 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion130 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion121 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
12%inclusion121 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
11%inclusion112 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion60 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion108 decks1K decks
10%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
11%inclusion94 decks895 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.1%inclusion81 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Parhelion II
8.0%inclusion80 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
7.8%inclusion78 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion67 decks865 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.6%inclusion76 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.5%inclusion75 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Welding Jar
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.9%inclusion69 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.9%inclusion69 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.8%inclusion68 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.6%inclusion66 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
6.5%inclusion65 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.5%inclusion34 decks527 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
41%inclusion411 decks1K decks
38%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion348 decks1K decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion262 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion214 decks1K decks
17%synergy
Artificer Class
19%inclusion192 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion96 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion91 decks689 decks
11%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
11%inclusion113 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion108 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion101 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.3%inclusion93 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.4%inclusion84 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.7%inclusion77 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.5%inclusion55 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion51 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion209 decks1K decks
16%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.7%inclusion87 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.2%inclusion62 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion347 decks806 decks
35%synergy
Academy Ruins
42%inclusion425 decks1K decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion424 decks1K decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion385 decks1K decks
-10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion88 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion329 decks1K decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion215 decks1K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion211 decks1K decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion197 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion149 decks1K decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion124 decks859 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion91 decks816 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion93 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion88 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion907 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion862 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion594 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion550 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion424 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion404 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion273 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion197 decks797 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion238 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion193 decks1K decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion189 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion168 decks1K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion153 decks1K decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion114 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion113 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion111 decks1K decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion108 decks1K decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion92 decks1K decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion85 decks1K decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.2%inclusion82 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.6%inclusion66 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion59 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion978 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion975 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion859 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion654 decks1K decks
51%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion645 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion555 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion476 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion439 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion437 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion414 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion379 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion351 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion304 decks1K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion290 decks1K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion279 decks1K decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion255 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion254 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion188 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion187 decks1K decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion184 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion125 decks706 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion177 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion169 decks1K decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion164 decks1K decks
13%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion150 decks1K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion137 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion130 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion129 decks1K decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion126 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion123 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion112 decks937 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.1%inclusion81 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion60 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion58 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.8%inclusion58 decks1K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion56 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion56 decks1K decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.5%inclusion55 decks1K decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.3%inclusion53 decks1K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion51 decks1K decks
-3%synergy