Unctus, Grand Metatect (Commander) - Expensive

Unctus, Grand Metatect
Rank #1,400
98decks
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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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North Pole Patrol
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Octopus Form
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Gran-Gran
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aphetto Alchemist
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
92%synergy
Fatestitcher
82%inclusion80 decks98 decks
79%synergy
Pact of Negation
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion81 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Mental Misstep
79%inclusion77 decks98 decks
72%synergy
Urza's Saga
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
70%synergy
Step Through
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Kelpie Guide
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
66%synergy
Swan Song
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
60%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
81%inclusion79 decks98 decks
65%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Silver Myr
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Freed from the Real
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
97%inclusion95 decks98 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
95%inclusion93 decks98 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
94%inclusion92 decks98 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
87%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
82%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion90 decks98 decks
80%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion88 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion81 decks98 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
78%inclusion76 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
46%synergy
Containment Construct
64%inclusion63 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
63%inclusion62 decks98 decks
53%synergy
Clever Conjurer
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
59%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Forensic Researcher
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
49%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Drake
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Grand Architect
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Pili-Pala
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Tidewater Minion
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
33%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion32 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Ledger Shredder
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Mockingbird
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Voltaic Construct
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Omen Hawker
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Trinket Mage
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Mirran Spy
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Renowned Weaponsmith
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Chakram Retriever
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Whir of Invention
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Flare of Denial
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Retraction Helix
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Chain of Vapor
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
39%synergy
Intuition
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
43%inclusion42 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Knack
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
26%synergy
High Tide
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Dispel
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
-39%synergy
Resculpt
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Daze
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Long-Term Plans
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Miscast
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
-27%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Circular Logic
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Gush
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Visions of Beyond
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Trickbind
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-31%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-29%synergy
Machine Over Matter
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Dizzy Spell
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Tidal Bore
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Search
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Opt
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-20%synergy
Delay
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Transmute Artifact
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Merchant Scroll
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Preordain
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
57%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Imposter Mech
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Winter Moon
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Aether Vial
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Defense Grid
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Clown Car
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Pemmin's Aura
60%inclusion59 decks98 decks
58%synergy
Second Wind
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Counterbalance
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Copy Artifact
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Steal Enchantment
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Quest for Ancient Secrets
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Thought Lash
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
62%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Field
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
-26%synergy
City of Traitors
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Tolaria West
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Vale
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Grasping Dunes
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion97 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
83%synergy
Lotus Petal
87%inclusion85 decks98 decks
75%synergy
Mox Amber
72%inclusion71 decks98 decks
65%synergy
Paradise Mantle
63%inclusion62 decks98 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
59%inclusion58 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Springleaf Drum
37%inclusion36 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Basalt Monolith
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-46%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
91%inclusion89 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
84%inclusion82 decks98 decks
78%synergy
Cavern of Souls
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
37%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
34%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Holdout Settlement
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy