Belisarius Cawl (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Mirrormind Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Intruder Alarm
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
87%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
79%synergy
Foundry Inspector
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Den
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Unwinding Clock
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Fabricate
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Gold Myr
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Silver Myr
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Dovin's Veto
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Sicarian Infiltrator
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Drumbellower
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shimmer Myr
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Master Transmuter
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Steel Overseer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Myr Retriever
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Soulless Jailer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Digsite Engineer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Access Denied
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Masterful Replication
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Armed and Armored
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Long-Term Plans
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Desynchronization
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
From Father to Son
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Isochron Scepter
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Halo Fountain
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Manifold Key
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Reaver Titan
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Forge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Voltaic Key
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
The Golden Throne
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Winter Orb
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Static Orb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Clock of Omens
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Knight Paladin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Parhelion II
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Genesis Chamber
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Portable Hole
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Mechanized Production
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Future Sight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rent Is Due
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Academy Ruins
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Gate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Flood Plain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy