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
3.8%inclusion4 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorform
3.6%inclusion4 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
2.7%inclusion3 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.7%inclusion3 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Technodrome
1.3%inclusion1 decks77 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sicarian Infiltrator
63%inclusion656 decks1.05K decks
62%synergy
Unwinding Clock
71%inclusion748 decks1.05K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
75%inclusion790 decks1.05K decks
61%synergy
Seat of the Synod
75%inclusion784 decks1.05K decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
72%inclusion752 decks1.05K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Den
72%inclusion755 decks1.05K decks
58%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion691 decks1.05K decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
64%inclusion675 decks1.05K decks
54%synergy
Silver Myr
57%inclusion594 decks1.05K decks
48%synergy
Dispatch
60%inclusion630 decks1.05K decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion761 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion575 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
55%inclusion574 decks1.05K decks
45%synergy
Gold Myr
53%inclusion553 decks1.05K decks
45%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
52%inclusion549 decks1.05K decks
41%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion546 decks1.05K decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion541 decks1.05K decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion540 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Drumbellower
51%inclusion538 decks1.05K decks
44%synergy
Manifold Key
50%inclusion529 decks1.05K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion251 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion248 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion240 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion215 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion200 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion161 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion147 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion112 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
49%inclusion518 decks1.05K decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion495 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
46%inclusion483 decks1.05K decks
38%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
46%inclusion320 decks700 decks
37%synergy
Shimmer Myr
41%inclusion425 decks1.05K decks
35%synergy
The Reality Chip
39%inclusion408 decks1.05K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion404 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
37%inclusion393 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Bronze Guardian
36%inclusion380 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
35%inclusion367 decks1.05K decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion334 decks1.05K decks
28%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
29%inclusion126 decks429 decks
29%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion305 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion298 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Palladium Myr
27%inclusion279 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
25%inclusion181 decks715 decks
22%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion265 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion257 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion256 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
24%inclusion254 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
24%inclusion250 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion247 decks1.05K decks
20%synergy
Steel Overseer
23%inclusion237 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Master Transmuter
21%inclusion219 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion215 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
19%inclusion195 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion192 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Mirran Spy
18%inclusion191 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion176 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion168 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion163 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion68 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion161 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion152 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion111 decks864 decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion55 decks433 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion133 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion132 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
12%inclusion123 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
12%inclusion122 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
11%inclusion110 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Securitron Squadron
10%inclusion109 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
10%inclusion72 decks706 decks
1%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion105 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Digsite Engineer
9.4%inclusion99 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Kelpie Guide
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion448 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion359 decks1.05K decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion340 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion267 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion265 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion234 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion218 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
19%inclusion196 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion172 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion149 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion129 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion98 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion87 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion87 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion57 decks975 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
49%inclusion513 decks1.05K decks
38%synergy
Thoughtcast
44%inclusion459 decks1.05K decks
35%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion334 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Voyage Home
31%inclusion219 decks706 decks
23%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion216 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion198 decks1.05K decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion150 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
13%inclusion132 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion118 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
March of Progress
11%inclusion114 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.3%inclusion98 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
7.8%inclusion82 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Split Up
7.8%inclusion68 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.5%inclusion79 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Reshape
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Voltaic Key
41%inclusion429 decks1.05K decks
37%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
41%inclusion429 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion391 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Halo Fountain
37%inclusion390 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
36%inclusion159 decks440 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
36%inclusion374 decks1.05K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion370 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
34%inclusion354 decks1.05K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion320 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
29%inclusion306 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion292 decks1.05K decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
28%inclusion291 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Reaver Titan
28%inclusion290 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion284 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion229 decks1.05K decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion213 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
The Golden Throne
19%inclusion204 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion195 decks1.01K decks
15%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion193 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Knight Paladin
17%inclusion178 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion168 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion164 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion153 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion152 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion151 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion138 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion126 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion120 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion78 decks715 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion113 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion109 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion106 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion102 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.5%inclusion79 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Welding Jar
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion75 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.1%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.4%inclusion45 decks704 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Genesis Chamber
6.2%inclusion65 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
5.5%inclusion24 decks440 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion524 decks1.05K decks
47%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
39%inclusion409 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Efficient Construction
35%inclusion366 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion301 decks1.05K decks
23%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion215 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion143 decks706 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion188 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion103 decks854 decks
10%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
10%inclusion110 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion107 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion105 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
9.2%inclusion40 decks433 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.05K decks
-20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.7%inclusion60 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion196 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion60 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.3%inclusion39 decks624 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion456 decks1.05K decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion446 decks1.05K decks
35%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion405 decks964 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion413 decks1.05K decks
-9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
34%inclusion152 decks441 decks
29%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion347 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion219 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion203 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion189 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion154 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion141 decks1.01K decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion105 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion42 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.8%inclusion46 decks520 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion87 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.5%inclusion28 decks431 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.05K decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion947 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion903 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion625 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion554 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion432 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion427 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion275 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion231 decks955 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion249 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion196 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
18%inclusion192 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion168 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion158 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion121 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion115 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion111 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion108 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.2%inclusion31 decks378 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.8%inclusion82 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion81 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.5%inclusion33 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.5%inclusion68 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion66 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.0%inclusion63 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion903 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
67%inclusion698 decks1.05K decks
52%synergy
Prairie Stream
64%inclusion676 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion600 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion495 decks1.05K decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion450 decks1.05K decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion425 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion425 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
37%inclusion390 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion365 decks1.05K decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion312 decks1.05K decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion299 decks1.05K decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion289 decks1.05K decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion279 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion257 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion197 decks1.05K decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion162 decks870 decks
-8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion189 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion186 decks1.05K decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion183 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion179 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion163 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion153 decks1.05K decks
-7%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion144 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion142 decks1.05K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion141 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion130 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion128 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion124 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.05K decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.9%inclusion62 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion57 decks975 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion59 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.05K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.05K decks
-2%synergy