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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Adept Watershaper
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
3.9%inclusion6 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
3.3%inclusion5 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
3.3%inclusion5 decks153 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sicarian Infiltrator
63%inclusion671 decks1.07K decks
62%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion804 decks1.07K decks
61%synergy
Unwinding Clock
71%inclusion757 decks1.07K decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion799 decks1.07K decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion765 decks1.07K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Den
72%inclusion770 decks1.07K decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion703 decks1.07K decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion685 decks1.07K decks
54%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion602 decks1.07K decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
61%inclusion646 decks1.07K decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion775 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion585 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion583 decks1.07K decks
44%synergy
Gold Myr
53%inclusion562 decks1.07K decks
45%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion559 decks1.07K decks
44%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
52%inclusion557 decks1.07K decks
41%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion552 decks1.07K decks
42%synergy
Drumbellower
51%inclusion546 decks1.07K decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion543 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Manifold Key
50%inclusion533 decks1.07K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion252 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion247 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion242 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion217 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion196 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion163 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion145 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion112 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion69 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion531 decks1.07K decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion503 decks1.07K decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion490 decks1.07K decks
38%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
46%inclusion336 decks732 decks
37%synergy
Shimmer Myr
41%inclusion433 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
The Reality Chip
39%inclusion412 decks1.07K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion407 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
37%inclusion392 decks1.07K decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion386 decks1.07K decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
35%inclusion369 decks1.07K decks
31%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
31%inclusion333 decks1.07K decks
27%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
29%inclusion134 decks462 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion304 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
28%inclusion303 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion279 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
26%inclusion275 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
25%inclusion190 decks747 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
25%inclusion265 decks1.07K decks
17%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion262 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
24%inclusion260 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
24%inclusion258 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
23%inclusion247 decks1.07K decks
20%synergy
Steel Overseer
23%inclusion244 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion222 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion216 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion199 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion194 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Mirran Spy
18%inclusion193 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion178 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion171 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion166 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion164 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion72 decks473 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion151 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion116 decks896 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion133 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion129 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion56 decks466 decks
11%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
12%inclusion127 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
12%inclusion126 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Securitron Squadron
10%inclusion112 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
10%inclusion112 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
10%inclusion75 decks738 decks
1%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion105 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
9.5%inclusion101 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Digsite Engineer
9.4%inclusion100 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Redemptor Dreadnought
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.5%inclusion91 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion452 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion366 decks1.07K decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion344 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion270 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion268 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion236 decks1.07K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion220 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion205 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion176 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion162 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion161 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion148 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion128 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.2%inclusion98 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
8.9%inclusion95 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.5%inclusion91 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.4%inclusion39 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion89 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.1%inclusion86 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.2%inclusion62 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion518 decks1.07K decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion460 decks1.07K decks
34%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion343 decks1.07K decks
26%synergy
Voyage Home
31%inclusion229 decks738 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion219 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion202 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion155 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
13%inclusion136 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion118 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion115 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.5%inclusion101 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.9%inclusion95 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Split Up
8.2%inclusion74 decks905 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
8.0%inclusion85 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.4%inclusion79 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Reshape
6.5%inclusion69 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
41%inclusion434 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
Voltaic Key
40%inclusion431 decks1.07K decks
37%synergy
Halo Fountain
37%inclusion394 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion391 decks1.07K decks
35%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
36%inclusion171 decks473 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion376 decks1.07K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion375 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
34%inclusion361 decks1.07K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion326 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion309 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Reaver Titan
28%inclusion302 decks1.07K decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion296 decks1.07K decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
28%inclusion296 decks1.07K decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion293 decks1.07K decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion236 decks1.07K decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion214 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
The Golden Throne
20%inclusion211 decks1.07K decks
20%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion200 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion195 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Knight Paladin
17%inclusion184 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion170 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
16%inclusion167 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion164 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion155 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion155 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion151 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion137 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion128 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion119 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion81 decks747 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion115 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion107 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion106 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion104 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.7%inclusion93 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.6%inclusion92 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
7.6%inclusion81 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.2%inclusion77 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.1%inclusion76 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.8%inclusion73 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.4%inclusion47 decks736 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.3%inclusion67 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Genesis Chamber
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Winter Orb
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
5.7%inclusion27 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion533 decks1.07K decks
47%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
38%inclusion410 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion373 decks1.07K decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion308 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion215 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion147 decks738 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion189 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion108 decks886 decks
10%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
11%inclusion114 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion105 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion103 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion97 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.8%inclusion94 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.8%inclusion41 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.2%inclusion77 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.07K decks
-20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion194 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion61 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
6.9%inclusion74 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion43 decks657 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
44%inclusion465 decks1.07K decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion449 decks1.07K decks
34%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion416 decks996 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion415 decks1.07K decks
-10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
34%inclusion162 decks474 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion352 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion224 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion209 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion193 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion160 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion144 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion106 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.5%inclusion45 decks474 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion48 decks553 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion90 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion88 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.0%inclusion28 decks464 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion960 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion916 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion642 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion565 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion438 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion435 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion286 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion257 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion236 decks987 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion197 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion190 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion171 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion162 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion123 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion121 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion113 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion111 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion36 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion84 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.8%inclusion37 decks474 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.4%inclusion68 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.04K decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.04K decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion917 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion710 decks1.07K decks
52%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion692 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion611 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion504 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion462 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion432 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion429 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion398 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion374 decks1.07K decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion319 decks1.07K decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion303 decks1.07K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion292 decks1.07K decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion285 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion263 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion203 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion166 decks902 decks
-8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion194 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion191 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion187 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion178 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion168 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion158 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion148 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion147 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion145 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion132 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion132 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion131 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.8%inclusion94 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.2%inclusion62 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion59 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion56 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy