Belisarius Cawl (Commander) - Budget

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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
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
North Pole Gates
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Katara's Reversal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cat-Owl
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Foundry Inspector
73%inclusion76 decks104 decks
59%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
57%synergy
Efficient Construction
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
54%synergy
Manifold Key
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
52%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion65 decks104 decks
52%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Silver Myr
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Gold Myr
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
44%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Thought Monitor
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Voyage Home
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
-24%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Steel Overseer
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Master of Etherium
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Unctus, Grand Metatect
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Palladium Myr
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Mirran Spy
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Shimmer Myr
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Digsite Engineer
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Voltaic Servant
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Kelpie Guide
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Securitron Squadron
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Attentive Sunscribe
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Station Monitor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tidus, Blitzball Star
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Drumbellower
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Myrsmith
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Master Transmuter
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Emissary Escort
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
-16%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
-19%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Access Denied
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-26%synergy
Reality Heist
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Download
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Stern Lesson
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Disorder in the Court
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Command
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Bovine Intervention
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-19%synergy
Refute
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Assert Authority
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
One with the Machine
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Universal Surveillance
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
For the Emperor!
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
-13%synergy
March of Progress
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Sram's Expertise
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Reverse Engineer
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
From Father to Son
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Anchor to Reality
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Rebirth
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Encroaching Mycosynth
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Forge
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Voltaic Key
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Thopter Shop
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
21%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Clock of Omens
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Welding Jar
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Parhelion II
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorworks
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Master's Guide-Mural
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Dusk Rose Reliquary
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Knight Paladin
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Leader
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Intangible Virtue
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Search the Premises
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Archway of Innovation
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
-34%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion81 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion76 decks104 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
-14%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Cluestone
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion104 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion104 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
53%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
64%inclusion67 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
-19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-31%synergy
Abandoned Campground
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy