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Alibou, Ancient Witness
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Artifact CreatureGolem

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Boros

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#929 Current Rank
#910 Last Week
#932 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Alibou, Ancient Witness.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Alibou, Ancient Witness decks.

Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+12% Synergy $2.33
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+7% Synergy $22.63
Exploding Barrel Exploding Barrel
+5% Synergy $0.33
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+4% Synergy $0.62
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Alibou, Ancient Witness's abilities and overall game plan.

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+75% Synergy $7.61
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+71% Synergy $0.97
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+71% Synergy $0.60
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+71% Synergy $1.81
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+68% Synergy $2.11
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+67% Synergy $0.34
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+62% Synergy $0.42
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+61% Synergy $0.28
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+57% Synergy $0.28
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+57% Synergy $2.57

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Alibou, Ancient Witness decks.

Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+57% Synergy $1.35
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+56% Synergy $1.04
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+55% Synergy $0.26
Dispatch Dispatch
+52% Synergy $0.27
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+52% Synergy $0.67
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+49% Synergy $2.59
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+48% Synergy $1.02
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.27
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+6% Synergy $3.73
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+6% Synergy $50.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $106.71
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $97.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $51.58
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $43.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.45

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Alibou, Ancient Witness's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+41% Synergy $1.79
Lodestone Myr Lodestone Myr
+41% Synergy $0.60
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+39% Synergy $2.12
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.34
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+37% Synergy $15.94
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+37% Synergy $0.19
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+34% Synergy $3.43
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+31% Synergy $0.99
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $3.18
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+25% Synergy $1.48
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+24% Synergy $5.77
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+24% Synergy $4.74
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+24% Synergy $0.28
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+24% Synergy $0.31
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.30
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+23% Synergy $4.60
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+21% Synergy $1.21
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+21% Synergy $15.49
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+21% Synergy $9.64
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+21% Synergy $0.86
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+21% Synergy $0.20
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+21% Synergy $18.73
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+21% Synergy $11.62
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+20% Synergy $0.30
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+20% Synergy $34.34
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+18% Synergy $11.14
Alloy Myr Alloy Myr
+18% Synergy $0.48
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+17% Synergy $0.30
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+17% Synergy $0.31
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+17% Synergy $8.61
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+16% Synergy $3.12
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+16% Synergy $2.03
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+15% Synergy $16.51
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+15% Synergy $0.15
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+15% Synergy $0.60
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+15% Synergy $11.40
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.23
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $33.11
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+14% Synergy $4.60
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $54.22
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+12% Synergy $0.43
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $55.04
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+11% Synergy $0.26
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+11% Synergy $2.13
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+10% Synergy $0.23
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.17
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+7% Synergy $2.12
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.25
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $0.93
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+5% Synergy $8.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Alibou, Ancient Witness safe.

Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+7% Synergy $2.20
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+6% Synergy $0.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.46
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.52
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.18
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.27
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $3.67
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Big Score Big Score
-1% Synergy $0.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $15.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $66.45
Abrade Abrade
-5% Synergy $0.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $18.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.23
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-12% Synergy $5.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Alibou, Ancient Witness's game plan and control the board.

Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+35% Synergy $0.93
Delete Delete
+14% Synergy $1.51
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+11% Synergy $0.36
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.30
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.48
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+7% Synergy $0.15
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+7% Synergy $1.29
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+7% Synergy $6.52
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $2.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.72
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.31
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.31
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $0.77
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+49% Synergy $19.42
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+46% Synergy $2.74
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+42% Synergy $3.01
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+37% Synergy $9.33
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+35% Synergy $1.45
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+28% Synergy $48.02
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+27% Synergy $38.22
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+19% Synergy $1.28
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+18% Synergy $4.70
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+18% Synergy $6.83
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+17% Synergy $4.21
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+15% Synergy $1.96
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+13% Synergy $6.48
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+13% Synergy $6.42
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+11% Synergy $2.46
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+11% Synergy $1.35
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+11% Synergy $0.39
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+10% Synergy $10.91
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+9% Synergy $5.85
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+9% Synergy $5.78
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+9% Synergy $2.55
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+9% Synergy $0.25
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+8% Synergy $1.08
Warmaker Gunship Warmaker Gunship
+8% Synergy $0.26
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+8% Synergy $7.63
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+7% Synergy $0.36
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+7% Synergy $1.44
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $5.90
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+7% Synergy $2.68
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+7% Synergy $3.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $39.43
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $0.83
Scourglass Scourglass
+6% Synergy $3.63
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.47
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $1.03
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+5% Synergy $0.39
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+5% Synergy $5.49
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $2.81
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+4% Synergy $1.05
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+4% Synergy $1.81
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+4% Synergy $0.31
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.40
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+2% Synergy $1.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.61
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+1% Synergy $3.65
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.10
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-5% Synergy $3.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Alibou, Ancient Witness's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+36% Synergy $0.37
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+23% Synergy $3.02
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+14% Synergy $0.43
City on Fire City on Fire
+9% Synergy $12.50
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $2.76
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $0.29
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+7% Synergy $3.52
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+7% Synergy $1.05
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $5.05
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+4% Synergy $1.24
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $22.01
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
-1% Synergy $1.86

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Alibou, Ancient Witness to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+34% Synergy $1.30
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+19% Synergy $1.50
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $4.99
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+9% Synergy $1.48
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+6% Synergy $3.94
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $17.59

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+33% Synergy $1.52
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+31% Synergy $13.00
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+20% Synergy $0.34
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+16% Synergy $0.17
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+12% Synergy $2.12
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $0.87
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.75
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+10% Synergy $37.51
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy $5.29
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $7.63
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.28
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.54
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+5% Synergy $0.26
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+5% Synergy $0.35
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $1.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.36
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-2% Synergy $0.28
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $8.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $6.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $6.11

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+33% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+33% Synergy $4.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+33% Synergy $3.89
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+30% Synergy $1.73
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+26% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.31
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+24% Synergy $1.31
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+12% Synergy $1.51
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+11% Synergy $0.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $191.56
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+9% Synergy $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.08
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $4.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.88
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.04
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+6% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+6% Synergy $0.67
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $1.09
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Alibou, Ancient Witness decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+60% Synergy $0.28
Power Depot Power Depot
+44% Synergy $0.39
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+20% Synergy $0.31
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+15% Synergy $0.44
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+13% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+7% Synergy $0.27
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+6% Synergy $3.36
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.31
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+3% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $15.80
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.18
Plateau Plateau
-2% Synergy $331.42
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $11.00
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-3% Synergy $1.75
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.43
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $6.06
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.60
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.05
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-5% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $29.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-7% Synergy $3.06
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $10.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.22
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.34
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-9% Synergy $0.38
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $13.47
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-9% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.17
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-10% Synergy $0.37
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-16% Synergy $0.32

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