Belisarius Cawl (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Unwinding Clock
84%inclusion87 decks104 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Den
77%inclusion80 decks104 decks
63%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion86 decks104 decks
61%synergy
Seat of the Synod
76%inclusion79 decks104 decks
61%synergy
Intruder Alarm
63%inclusion65 decks104 decks
59%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
72%inclusion75 decks104 decks
57%synergy
Academy Ruins
68%inclusion71 decks104 decks
57%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
53%synergy
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
52%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion81 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
50%synergy
Fabricate
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Drumbellower
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
50%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Dispatch
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Silver Myr
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
42%synergy
The Reality Chip
49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Gold Myr
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Spellskite
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Shimmer Myr
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Palladium Myr
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Bronze Guardian
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Master Transmuter
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Steel Overseer
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Mirran Spy
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Kelpie Guide
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Scrap Trawler
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
38%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Permission Denied
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Delay
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Disorder in the Court
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtcast
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Dance of the Manse
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Halo Fountain
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
44%synergy
Manifold Key
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Voltaic Key
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Isochron Scepter
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
The Golden Throne
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Static Orb
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Trinisphere
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Defenders of Humanity
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
-16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion102 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion91 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
57%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
90%inclusion94 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion93 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
88%inclusion91 decks104 decks
75%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion89 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion89 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion81 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Razortide Bridge
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
-21%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Gate
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Port Town
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
-21%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
-18%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy