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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
4.4%inclusion3 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sicarian Infiltrator
63%inclusion659 decks1.05K decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
71%inclusion749 decks1.05K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion788 decks1.05K decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
74%inclusion781 decks1.05K decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion749 decks1.05K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Den
72%inclusion753 decks1.05K decks
57%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion697 decks1.05K decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion670 decks1.05K decks
53%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion592 decks1.05K decks
48%synergy
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion527 decks1.05K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion761 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
59%inclusion622 decks1.05K decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion573 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion572 decks1.05K decks
44%synergy
Gold Myr
52%inclusion549 decks1.05K decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion547 decks1.05K decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
52%inclusion543 decks1.05K decks
40%synergy
Drumbellower
52%inclusion542 decks1.05K decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion538 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
51%inclusion538 decks1.05K decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion255 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion253 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion243 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion222 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion168 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion157 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion112 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
49%inclusion515 decks1.05K decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion495 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion479 decks1.05K decks
38%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
45%inclusion301 decks671 decks
36%synergy
Shimmer Myr
41%inclusion428 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
The Reality Chip
39%inclusion414 decks1.05K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion412 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
37%inclusion392 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion376 decks1.05K decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
35%inclusion369 decks1.05K decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion331 decks1.05K decks
27%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
29%inclusion117 decks397 decks
29%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion303 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion293 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion276 decks1.05K decks
23%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
25%inclusion172 decks686 decks
21%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion263 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion261 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
24%inclusion252 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
24%inclusion249 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion249 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion244 decks1.05K decks
20%synergy
Steel Overseer
22%inclusion230 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion217 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion204 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion195 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Mirran Spy
18%inclusion192 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion191 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion180 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion170 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion165 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion63 decks408 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion151 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion110 decks835 decks
12%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion51 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion132 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion126 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
12%inclusion123 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
11%inclusion119 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
11%inclusion109 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Securitron Squadron
10%inclusion106 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
10%inclusion69 decks677 decks
1%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion104 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion100 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Digsite Engineer
9.3%inclusion98 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
9.2%inclusion97 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion447 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion366 decks1.05K decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion344 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion264 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion259 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion232 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion216 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion198 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion180 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion163 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion151 decks1.05K decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion149 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion127 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion102 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.8%inclusion35 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.4%inclusion88 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.9%inclusion83 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.0%inclusion57 decks946 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.5%inclusion54 decks990 decks
2%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion517 decks1.05K decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion453 decks1.05K decks
34%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion335 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Voyage Home
30%inclusion202 decks677 decks
22%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion212 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion209 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion196 decks1.05K decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion151 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
13%inclusion134 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion115 decks1.05K decks
-4%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion110 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.3%inclusion98 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
7.8%inclusion82 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Split Up
7.7%inclusion65 decks844 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.5%inclusion79 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Reshape
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
51%inclusion532 decks1.05K decks
44%synergy
Voltaic Key
41%inclusion432 decks1.05K decks
38%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
41%inclusion430 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Halo Fountain
38%inclusion396 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion392 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion374 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
35%inclusion142 decks408 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion365 decks1.05K decks
29%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
34%inclusion357 decks1.05K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion320 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion310 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion298 decks1.05K decks
26%synergy
Reaver Titan
28%inclusion289 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
27%inclusion286 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion281 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion229 decks1.05K decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion214 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
The Golden Throne
19%inclusion202 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion188 decks984 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion190 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Knight Paladin
17%inclusion176 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion165 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion162 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion161 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion159 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion159 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion146 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion140 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion130 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
12%inclusion125 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion115 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion75 decks686 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion111 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion110 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion97 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
9.2%inclusion97 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
8.0%inclusion84 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.9%inclusion83 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.3%inclusion72 decks990 decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.2%inclusion42 decks675 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
40%inclusion424 decks1.05K decks
38%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion363 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion294 decks1.05K decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion221 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion131 decks677 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion190 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion101 decks825 decks
10%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
10%inclusion110 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion107 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion105 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.4%inclusion78 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.05K decks
-20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion200 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion55 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.5%inclusion79 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.2%inclusion37 decks595 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion452 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion439 decks1.05K decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion390 decks935 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion408 decks1.05K decks
-10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion144 decks409 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion340 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion228 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion209 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion196 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion157 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion137 decks984 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion102 decks944 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion39 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.6%inclusion42 decks490 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.05K decks
-12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.3%inclusion25 decks399 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion953 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion902 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion622 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion557 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion431 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion419 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion283 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion224 decks926 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion242 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion196 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion193 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion174 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion158 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion125 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion113 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion113 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion110 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion83 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.8%inclusion32 decks409 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.5%inclusion79 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion908 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
66%inclusion696 decks1.05K decks
52%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion677 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion590 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion492 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion456 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion435 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion423 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion388 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion364 decks1.05K decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion313 decks1.05K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion298 decks1.05K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion297 decks1.05K decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion282 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion260 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion198 decks1.05K decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion195 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion155 decks841 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion190 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion185 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion179 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion165 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion155 decks1.05K decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion145 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion144 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion138 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion135 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion128 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion128 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.0%inclusion57 decks946 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy