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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Unwinding Clock
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
71%synergy
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Intruder Alarm
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Den
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
59%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
58%synergy
Seat of the Synod
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Academy Ruins
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
52%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Fabricate
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
48%synergy
The Reality Chip
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Drumbellower
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Silver Myr
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Rhystic Study
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Gold Myr
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Myr
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Thought Monitor
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion23 decks101 decks
19%synergy
Palladium Myr
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Mirran Spy
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Kelpie Guide
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Ultramarines Honour Guard
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Dispatch
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Dovin's Veto
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Whir of Invention
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Disorder in the Court
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Access Denied
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Snap
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtcast
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Voyage Home
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Halo Fountain
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Voltaic Key
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Isochron Scepter
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Imposter Mech
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Winter Orb
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
The Golden Throne
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Brood
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Static Orb
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Welding Jar
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Pithing Needle
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Portable Hole
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Mechanized Production
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion37 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-22%synergy
Fomori Vault
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion89 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
59%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
87%inclusion89 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion88 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Tundra
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
73%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion87 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Sea of Clouds
75%inclusion76 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Razortide Bridge
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
-23%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-25%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion20 decks101 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria's Call
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy