Unctus, Grand Metatect (Commander) - Discard

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Krang, Utrom Warlord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grand Architect
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Containment Construct
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Kelpie Guide
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Silver Myr
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Clever Conjurer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Forensic Researcher
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Fatestitcher
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
High Tide
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Pestered Wellguard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Homunculus Horde
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Nadir Kraken
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
North Pole Patrol
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Disruptor of Currents
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Looter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Omen Hawker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Palladium Myr
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Katara, Bending Prodigy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Master of Etherium
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Scholar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Tidewater Minion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Deranged Assistant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Companion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mechan Navigator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Pili-Pala
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chief Engineer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Transplant Theorist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Cunning Survivor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tiger-Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Silvergill Mentor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silvergill Peddler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Champions of the Shoal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Reality Shift
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Knack
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Turnabout
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Circular Logic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Meeting of Minds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Long-Term Plans
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Dissipate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Foil
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Trickbind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Transcendent Message
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Defabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Engulf the Shore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Crashing Wave
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Step Through
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Aether Gale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Energy Tap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Fabricator
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Monument to Endurance
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bag of Holding
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Imposter Mech
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Possession Engine
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mindlink Mech
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Hulk
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Currency Converter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Font of Progress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Thief's Knife
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Mangler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ominous Seas
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Drake Haven
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Wizard Class
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Second Wind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Redaction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Thought Reflection
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Intruder Alarm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Opposition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Watery Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Zoetic Glyph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Telekinetic Bonds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Erasure
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Agna Qel'a
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Remote Isle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
The Surgical Bay
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Reef Roads
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Paradise Mantle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Command Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy