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%inclusion23 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Foundry Inspector
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Den
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Unwinding Clock
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Seat of the Synod
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Fabricate
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Buried Ruin
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Dovin's Veto
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Silver Myr
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Gold Myr
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Drumbellower
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
The Reality Chip
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Master Transmuter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Shimmer Myr
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Bronze Guardian
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Master of Etherium
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Steel Overseer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cryptothrall
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Platoon Dispenser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lita, Mechanical Engineer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Digsite Engineer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Masterful Replication
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Everybody Lives!
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Access Denied
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Desynchronization
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Supreme Verdict
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Reshape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Manse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
From Father to Son
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Halo Fountain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Manifold Key
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Voltaic Key
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Reaver Titan
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
The Golden Throne
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Cloud Key
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Static Orb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Clock of Omens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Howling Mine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Repurposing Bay
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Logbook
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Semblance Anvil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Storage Matrix
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Portable Hole
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Genesis Chamber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Knight Paladin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorworks
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrodin Besieged
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Mechanized Production
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Efficient Construction
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Freed from the Real
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Future Sight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rent Is Due
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Fomori Vault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Nimbus Maze
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flood Plain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy