Unctus, Grand Metatect (Commander) - Budget

Unctus, Grand Metatect
Rank #1,442
99decks
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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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Pestered Wellguard
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
53%synergy
Kelpie Guide
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
50%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
47%synergy
North Pole Patrol
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Clever Conjurer
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
46%synergy
Tidewater Minion
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Merfolk Looter
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Thought Courier
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Drake Haven
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
69%inclusion68 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
43%inclusion43 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Chasm Skulker
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Silver Myr
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Ominous Seas
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Forensic Researcher
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Bonded Fetch
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Reckless Scholar
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Containment Construct
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Enclave Cryptologist
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Cephalid Looter
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Nadir Kraken
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Grand Architect
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Broker
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Puppeteer
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Fatestitcher
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Niblis of the Breath
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Tideforce Elemental
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Gran-Gran
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Jacob Hauken, Inspector
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Oaken Siren
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Transplant Theorist
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Archivist
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Homunculus Horde
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Mechan Navigator
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Omen Hawker
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Tiger-Seal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Krovikan Sorcerer
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Malcator's Watcher
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Emissary Escort
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Network Disruptor
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Retraction Helix
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
-36%synergy
Dispel
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Circular Logic
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Turnabout
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
High Tide
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
-22%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Geistwave
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Banishing Knack
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Experimental Augury
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Depart the Realm
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Search
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Engulf the Shore
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Octopus Form
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Just the Wind
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-25%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Defabricate
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Confluence
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Impulse
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cerebral Download
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Essence Capture
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Meeting of Minds
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Snap
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Magic Damper
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Dreams of Laguna
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Ice Magic
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Think Twice
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Aspirant's Ascent
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Treasure Cruise
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Step Through
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
18%synergy
River's Rebuke
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Aether Gale
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Crashing Wave
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Baral's Expertise
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Spectral Deluge
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Clear the Mind
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Self-Reflection
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Birthday Escape
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtcast
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Elixir of Immortality
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Manifold Key
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Bag of Holding
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Surgical Skullbomb
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Soul Conduit
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cryogen Relic
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mindlink Mech
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
The Everflowing Well
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Malcator
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Immobilizer
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Specimen Freighter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-52%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Diviner's Wand
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Font of Progress
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Opposition
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Redaction
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Second Wind
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Telekinetic Bonds
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Reflection
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Cryoshatter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Aura of Dominion
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Erasure
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
The Bath Song
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-45%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Remote Isle
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
-33%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Lens
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
-35%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Idol
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Cargo Ship
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Firemind Vessel
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Ebony Fly
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Flywheel Racer
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion99 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Holdout Settlement
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy