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
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Intruder Alarm
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Den
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Unwinding Clock
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Seat of the Synod
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Fabricate
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Buried Ruin
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Silver Myr
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Gold Myr
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Drumbellower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Spellskite
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Master Transmuter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Steel Overseer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Digsite Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cryptothrall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Mechan Navigator
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Transit Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Magic Damper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reshape
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
From Father to Son
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Isochron Scepter
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Halo Fountain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Manifold Key
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
The Golden Throne
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Reaver Titan
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Forge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Clock of Omens
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Howling Mine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Storage Matrix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Portable Hole
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Knight Paladin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Parhelion II
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Mechanized Production
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Future Sight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Opposition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Rent Is Due
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Inventors' Fair
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Sea of Clouds
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flood Plain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy