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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.9%inclusion2 decks105 decks
2%synergy
North Pole Gates
1.9%inclusion2 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Katara's Reversal
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
1.0%inclusion1 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sicarian Infiltrator
64%inclusion661 decks1.04K decks
63%synergy
Unwinding Clock
72%inclusion752 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
74%inclusion774 decks1.04K decks
60%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion764 decks1.04K decks
58%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion736 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Ancient Den
70%inclusion732 decks1.04K decks
56%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
66%inclusion685 decks1.04K decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
63%inclusion655 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Silver Myr
56%inclusion586 decks1.04K decks
48%synergy
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion515 decks1.04K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion756 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
58%inclusion600 decks1.04K decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion566 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
54%inclusion559 decks1.04K decks
43%synergy
Gold Myr
52%inclusion544 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Drumbellower
52%inclusion543 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Organic Extinction
52%inclusion542 decks1.04K decks
43%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
51%inclusion530 decks1.04K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion526 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Manifold Key
50%inclusion523 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion266 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion266 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion254 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion235 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion169 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion156 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion523 decks1.04K decks
40%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
48%inclusion502 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion481 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
45%inclusion270 decks602 decks
36%synergy
Thought Monitor
45%inclusion465 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Shimmer Myr
40%inclusion421 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
The Reality Chip
39%inclusion409 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion407 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
37%inclusion388 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
36%inclusion376 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Bronze Guardian
35%inclusion368 decks1.04K decks
30%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion323 decks1.01K decks
28%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
30%inclusion97 decks320 decks
30%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion304 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
28%inclusion286 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
27%inclusion277 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion259 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
24%inclusion254 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
24%inclusion254 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
24%inclusion150 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
24%inclusion251 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
24%inclusion250 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion237 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Steel Overseer
21%inclusion223 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Master Transmuter
20%inclusion203 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion196 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
19%inclusion193 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion186 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Mirran Spy
18%inclusion185 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion179 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Space Marine Devastator
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion162 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion152 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion147 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
14%inclusion45 decks324 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
13%inclusion100 decks778 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion131 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion127 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Vanguard Suppressor
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
11%inclusion118 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
11%inclusion110 decks974 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion108 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
10%inclusion63 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Securitron Squadron
10%inclusion99 decks974 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
10%inclusion104 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Kelpie Guide
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
10%inclusion101 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
10%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Digsite Engineer
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion441 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion363 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion355 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion264 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion251 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion231 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion219 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Access Denied
18%inclusion192 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion185 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion159 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion155 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion127 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion99 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.2%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.5%inclusion24 decks320 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion67 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion52 decks897 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.7%inclusion54 decks943 decks
2%synergy
Disorder in the Court
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
50%inclusion519 decks1.04K decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
43%inclusion446 decks1.04K decks
34%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion332 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Voyage Home
29%inclusion176 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion215 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion208 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion203 decks1.04K decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
For the Emperor!
12%inclusion127 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion115 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion107 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Collective Effort
8.2%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Split Up
7.7%inclusion61 decks788 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Mighty
7.2%inclusion75 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Reshape
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion56 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Voltaic Key
42%inclusion432 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
41%inclusion430 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Halo Fountain
38%inclusion397 decks1.04K decks
37%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
37%inclusion387 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion374 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
35%inclusion364 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Mystic Forge
35%inclusion359 decks1.04K decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion104 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion323 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
30%inclusion316 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
28%inclusion294 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Reaver Titan
28%inclusion287 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
27%inclusion284 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion272 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion225 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
21%inclusion217 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
The Golden Throne
20%inclusion204 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
19%inclusion179 decks937 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion191 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Knight Paladin
18%inclusion186 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion166 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
16%inclusion162 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion156 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion149 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion142 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
13%inclusion136 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion134 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion121 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion67 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
10%inclusion108 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
10%inclusion98 decks973 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.9%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.8%inclusion81 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.5%inclusion71 decks943 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.5%inclusion78 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Welding Jar
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Insight Engine
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.6%inclusion40 decks606 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.5%inclusion68 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Thopter Shop
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
41%inclusion424 decks1.04K decks
38%synergy
Efficient Construction
34%inclusion358 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion284 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion222 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
19%inclusion117 decks608 decks
13%synergy
Artificer Class
18%inclusion191 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion98 decks768 decks
10%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion32 decks324 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion102 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Tempered Steel
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.04K decks
-19%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion207 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion41 decks360 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.2%inclusion85 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.1%inclusion32 decks521 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
43%inclusion450 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion374 decks884 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion436 decks1.04K decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion400 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion119 decks332 decks
30%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion336 decks1.04K decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion226 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion214 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion201 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion156 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion133 decks937 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion98 decks894 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion34 decks332 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.8%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion89 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
7.1%inclusion23 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion944 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion896 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion620 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
54%inclusion557 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion435 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion421 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion279 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion219 decks875 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion240 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
19%inclusion200 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion188 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion170 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion160 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion119 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion113 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion112 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion110 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.1%inclusion27 decks332 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion892 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
65%inclusion681 decks1.04K decks
51%synergy
Prairie Stream
65%inclusion671 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion579 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion487 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion460 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion446 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion425 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion397 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion368 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion318 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion294 decks1.04K decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion291 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion281 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion255 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
19%inclusion197 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion197 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion141 decks785 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion184 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
18%inclusion184 decks1.04K decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion177 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion157 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion137 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion135 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion133 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion123 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion126 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.7%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion52 decks897 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.4%inclusion56 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
0%synergy