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
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Intruder Alarm
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Foundry Inspector
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Den
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Unwinding Clock
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Fabricate
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Seat of the Synod
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Dovin's Veto
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Gold Myr
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Silver Myr
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Spellskite
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Drumbellower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Master Transmuter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Master of Etherium
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Steel Overseer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Digsite Engineer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cryptothrall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Mechan Navigator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Guidelight Optimizer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Permission Denied
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Masterful Replication
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Access Denied
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Long-Term Plans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Desynchronization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Supreme Verdict
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Solve the Equation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reshape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
From Father to Son
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Manifold Key
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Isochron Scepter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Halo Fountain
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Sculpting Steel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Voltaic Key
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Forge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
The Golden Throne
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Forge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Winter Orb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Clock of Omens
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Reaver Titan
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Storage Matrix
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Portable Hole
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Knight Paladin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Artificer Class
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Hardlight Containment
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Future Sight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opposition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rent Is Due
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Buried Ruin
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Fomori Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Monumental Henge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mech Hangar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Nimbus Maze
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Seachrome Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Campground
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Scene of the Crime
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy