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
Intruder Alarm
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Den
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Unwinding Clock
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Fabricate
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Academy Ruins
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Dovin's Veto
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Dispatch
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Silver Myr
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Gold Myr
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Drumbellower
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Spellskite
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Master Transmuter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Shimmer Myr
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
The Reality Chip
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Bronze Guardian
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Master of Etherium
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cryptothrall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mechan Navigator
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Transit Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Whir of Invention
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Masterful Replication
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Farewell
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Voyage Home
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
From Father to Son
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Halo Fountain
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Isochron Scepter
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Manifold Key
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Voltaic Key
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Reaver Titan
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Forge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
The Golden Throne
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Forge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Clock of Omens
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Winter Orb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Salvation Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Knight Paladin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Storage Matrix
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Parhelion II
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Portable Hole
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Anointed Procession
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Opposition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Future Sight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Rent Is Due
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Vault
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Gate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Nimbus Maze
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Flood Plain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy