Unctus, Grand Metatect (Commander) - Artifacts

Background image for Budget Precon Upgrade Cards for Counter Intelligence
Tyler Bucks
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
North Pole Patrol
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Agna Qel'a
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Crashing Wave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grand Architect
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
68%synergy
Silver Myr
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Seat of the Synod
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Containment Construct
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Chief Engineer
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Monitor
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Unwinding Clock
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
33%synergy
The Reality Chip
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Master of Etherium
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Pili-Pala
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Kelpie Guide
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Clever Conjurer
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Fatestitcher
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Transplant Theorist
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Steel Overseer
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Forensic Researcher
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Scrap Trawler
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Chasm Skulker
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Oaken Siren
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Omen Hawker
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Tidewater Minion
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Humiliator
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mirran Spy
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Network Disruptor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Retraction Helix
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Turnabout
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Defabricate
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Circular Logic
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Serum Snare
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Reality Heist
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Reject Imperfection
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Step Through
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Rise and Shine
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Argivian Restoration
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
March of Progress
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Ravenform
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Reverse Engineer
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Reshape
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Encroaching Mycosynth
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Forge
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Clock of Omens
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
The Everflowing Well
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mindlink Mech
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mobile Garrison
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Bag of Holding
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Hulldrifter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Ominous Seas
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Redaction
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Second Wind
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
March of the Machines
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Drake Haven
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Erasure
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
The Surgical Bay
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Coral Atoll
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Paradise Mantle
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion16 decks64 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy