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Alibou, Ancient Witness
Price tag $3.13

Legendary Artifact CreatureGolem

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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

#904 Current Rank
#823 Last Week
#876 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.

Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+18% Synergy $0.34
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+12% Synergy $2.36
Warmaker Gunship Warmaker Gunship
+11% Synergy $0.14
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+10% Synergy $1.93
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $2.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+76% Synergy $1.04
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+74% Synergy $1.32
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+73% Synergy $2.92
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+73% Synergy $1.18
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+70% Synergy $1.58
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+70% Synergy $0.32
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+63% Synergy $0.19
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+61% Synergy $0.68
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+60% Synergy $0.37
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+60% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

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

Wake the Past Wake the Past
+59% Synergy $0.13
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+57% Synergy $1.35
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+55% Synergy $0.73
Dispatch Dispatch
+54% Synergy $0.33
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+53% Synergy $0.33
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+53% Synergy $16.03
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+49% Synergy $2.67
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.25
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $4.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $34.30
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $82.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.00
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $77.64
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $25.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $50.95

Creatures

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

Lodestone Myr Lodestone Myr
+43% Synergy $0.89
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+42% Synergy $5.35
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+41% Synergy $1.37
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+40% Synergy $0.22
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+40% Synergy $0.12
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+38% Synergy $15.29
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+35% Synergy $6.66
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+35% Synergy $0.91
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+30% Synergy $2.09
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+27% Synergy $4.27
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+26% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+26% Synergy $12.85
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+26% Synergy $4.83
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+24% Synergy $9.31
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+23% Synergy $0.22
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+22% Synergy $2.86
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+22% Synergy $10.77
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+22% Synergy $0.19
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+21% Synergy $18.52
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+20% Synergy $0.98
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+20% Synergy $0.17
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+20% Synergy $6.23
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+20% Synergy $6.82
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+19% Synergy $1.45
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+19% Synergy $25.24
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+18% Synergy $0.33
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+17% Synergy $0.12
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+16% Synergy $1.42
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+16% Synergy $0.21
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+16% Synergy $0.18
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+16% Synergy $12.67
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+16% Synergy $10.24
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+16% Synergy $0.49
Alloy Myr Alloy Myr
+16% Synergy $0.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $45.59
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.15
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+14% Synergy $3.56
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $35.62
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+14% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $30.28
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+12% Synergy $0.11
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+12% Synergy $2.06
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.13
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+11% Synergy $2.23
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+10% Synergy $0.14
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $1.61
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $1.00
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.09
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+6% Synergy $7.59

Instants

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

Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+7% Synergy $1.07
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.13
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.22
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.50
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.73
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.70
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.04
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $1.00
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $9.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $8.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.18
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.10
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $0.96
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-13% Synergy $1.58

Sorceries

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

Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+39% Synergy $0.87
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $3.74
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+14% Synergy $0.28
Delete Delete
+12% Synergy $0.55
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+8% Synergy $0.96
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.53
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+7% Synergy $0.94
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $1.16
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+7% Synergy $3.88
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+6% Synergy $0.12
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+6% Synergy $1.34
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+5% Synergy $0.18
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.30
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.46
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.85
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+49% Synergy $2.85
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+48% Synergy $1.17
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+47% Synergy $5.47
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+43% Synergy $7.33
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+35% Synergy $1.61
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+31% Synergy $20.88
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+31% Synergy $39.93
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+22% Synergy $5.61
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+20% Synergy $3.12
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.54
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+17% Synergy $1.54
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+16% Synergy $3.58
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+15% Synergy $6.03
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $12.57
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+11% Synergy $0.95
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+11% Synergy $0.44
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+10% Synergy $2.21
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+9% Synergy $1.60
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+9% Synergy $3.90
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.19
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $4.65
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+8% Synergy $1.18
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+8% Synergy $1.54
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.14
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+7% Synergy $6.87
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $4.07
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+7% Synergy $2.45
Scourglass Scourglass
+7% Synergy $2.97
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+7% Synergy $4.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $32.79
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+6% Synergy $0.44
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+6% Synergy $2.68
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $0.70
The Seriema The Seriema
+5% Synergy $1.01
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $0.46
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+5% Synergy $1.08
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+5% Synergy $0.89
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+5% Synergy $0.21
Trading Post Trading Post
+5% Synergy $0.46
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+3% Synergy $0.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.54
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+2% Synergy $0.27
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
0% Synergy $1.33
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-4% Synergy $3.34
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $4.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+42% Synergy $0.22
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+23% Synergy $1.82
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+15% Synergy $0.52
City on Fire City on Fire
+12% Synergy $7.34
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+9% Synergy $1.52
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $0.21
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+8% Synergy $1.13
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+7% Synergy $2.22
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $4.01
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+6% Synergy $1.24
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $9.69
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
-8% Synergy $2.48

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+39% Synergy $0.54
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+20% Synergy $1.08
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $4.42
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+11% Synergy $1.31
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+7% Synergy $2.72
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $23.00

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
+34% Synergy $1.48
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+33% Synergy $10.32
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+19% Synergy $0.12
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+14% Synergy $2.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $41.89
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.72
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy $0.70
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.78
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $10.08
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.38
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+6% Synergy $0.22
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+6% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.15
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+5% Synergy $7.96
Mishra's Foundry Mishra's Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.32
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.09
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.49
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+3% Synergy $10.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.18
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.76
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.85
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy $0.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.66
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-9% Synergy $3.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+38% Synergy $1.81
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+35% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+35% Synergy $2.70
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+33% Synergy $1.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+28% Synergy $0.28
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+28% Synergy $1.95
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.17
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+12% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.66
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $173.92
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.20
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $3.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.13
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.15
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+6% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.27
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.27
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.15
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.60
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $1.26

Lands

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

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+60% Synergy $0.20
Power Depot Power Depot
+44% Synergy $0.42
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+19% Synergy $0.25
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+17% Synergy $0.62
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.20
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+7% Synergy $0.32
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+6% Synergy $3.97
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.27
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $11.51
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $7.76
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $326.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.31
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $26.74
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.29
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.18
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.46
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-6% Synergy $2.68
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-6% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $8.65
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.18
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.27
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $9.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-9% Synergy $0.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-10% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.07
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-10% Synergy $0.43
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.14