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Alibou, Ancient Witness
Price tag $0.40

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

#789 Current Rank
#773 Last Week
#880 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.

Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+20% Synergy $0.96
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+7% Synergy $1.48
Sudden Strike Sudden Strike
+4% Synergy $0.10
Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel Living Brain, Mechanical Marvel
+4% Synergy $0.05
Hot Dog Cart Hot Dog Cart
+3% Synergy $0.08

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
+73% Synergy $1.86
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+73% Synergy $3.27
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+71% Synergy $0.45
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+70% Synergy $1.47
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+69% Synergy $0.22
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+63% Synergy $1.00
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+60% Synergy $0.33
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+60% Synergy $1.59
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+59% Synergy $0.70

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 $0.18
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+56% Synergy $1.35
Dispatch Dispatch
+54% Synergy $0.32
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+54% Synergy $0.74
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+54% Synergy $0.25
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+52% Synergy $17.43
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+48% Synergy $2.99
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.26
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+9% Synergy $5.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $36.64
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $78.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $78.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.09
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $28.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95

Creatures

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

Lodestone Myr Lodestone Myr
+43% Synergy $0.86
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+41% Synergy $3.07
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+41% Synergy $1.62
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+40% Synergy $0.17
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+39% Synergy $0.10
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+37% Synergy $14.12
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+35% Synergy $5.71
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+34% Synergy $0.85
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $2.81
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+26% Synergy $0.22
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+26% Synergy $4.97
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+25% Synergy $5.74
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+25% Synergy $12.73
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+23% Synergy $8.90
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+22% Synergy $3.20
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.25
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+22% Synergy $9.73
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+22% Synergy $0.19
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+21% Synergy $7.31
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+21% Synergy $19.89
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+20% Synergy $0.81
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+20% Synergy $26.72
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+19% Synergy $0.12
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+19% Synergy $6.53
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+18% Synergy $1.49
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+17% Synergy $0.31
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+16% Synergy $1.31
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+16% Synergy $1.49
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+16% Synergy $0.25
Alloy Myr Alloy Myr
+16% Synergy $0.45
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+16% Synergy $11.70
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+16% Synergy $0.13
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+16% Synergy $13.06
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+16% Synergy $0.47
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $41.79
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.17
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+14% Synergy $4.22
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $36.54
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+13% Synergy $0.22
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $29.01
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+12% Synergy $0.12
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+11% Synergy $2.04
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+11% Synergy $0.15
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+10% Synergy $0.21
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $1.54
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.09
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $0.75
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+6% Synergy $7.52

Instants

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

Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+7% Synergy $0.97
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.09
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.50
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.68
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $1.33
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.69
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
0% Synergy $9.52
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.12
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.40
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $8.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $52.81
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $17.98
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.14
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-13% Synergy $2.34

Sorceries

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

Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+38% Synergy $0.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $4.78
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+13% Synergy $0.23
Delete Delete
+13% Synergy $0.55
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+8% Synergy $1.06
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.40
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+7% Synergy $1.38
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+7% Synergy $1.07
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+7% Synergy $3.77
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+6% Synergy $0.08
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $2.14
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+5% Synergy $0.18
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.17
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.61
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.27
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.17
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.83
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-7% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+50% Synergy $1.88
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+47% Synergy $1.35
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+46% Synergy $2.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+41% Synergy $7.63
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+35% Synergy $1.00
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+31% Synergy $40.83
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+30% Synergy $22.47
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+21% Synergy $5.44
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+20% Synergy $2.70
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+17% Synergy $1.97
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+16% Synergy $1.50
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+16% Synergy $3.77
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+14% Synergy $6.46
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $9.98
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+11% Synergy $0.86
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+11% Synergy $0.30
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+10% Synergy $1.81
Warmaker Gunship Warmaker Gunship
+10% Synergy $0.11
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+9% Synergy $3.60
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.16
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $5.03
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+8% Synergy $1.99
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+8% Synergy $1.15
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.13
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $32.17
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+7% Synergy $1.61
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+7% Synergy $6.01
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $4.12
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+7% Synergy $2.54
Scourglass Scourglass
+7% Synergy $3.75
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $0.94
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+6% Synergy $0.40
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.43
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+6% Synergy $1.96
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $0.77
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+5% Synergy $1.47
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+5% Synergy $1.02
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+5% Synergy $0.20
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.47
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+3% Synergy $0.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.12
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+2% Synergy $0.41
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+1% Synergy $0.30
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
0% Synergy $1.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $3.92
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-5% Synergy $5.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+40% Synergy $0.16
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+23% Synergy $2.18
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+14% Synergy $0.41
City on Fire City on Fire
+11% Synergy $8.08
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $0.19
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $1.50
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+8% Synergy $1.03
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+7% Synergy $2.78
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $3.48
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $0.90
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $10.71
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
-4% Synergy $2.19

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+37% Synergy $0.75
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+19% Synergy $1.08
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $4.46
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+10% Synergy $1.15
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+7% Synergy $3.45
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+3% Synergy $19.42

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.29
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+34% Synergy $1.57
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+33% Synergy $11.40
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+21% Synergy $0.22
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+18% Synergy $0.10
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+13% Synergy $1.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $35.36
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+12% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+12% Synergy $0.71
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $7.03
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.35
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $6.83
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+6% Synergy $0.22
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+6% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.39
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.07
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.95
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.13
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $3.03
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-3% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-6% Synergy $4.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $3.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+37% Synergy $2.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+34% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+34% Synergy $2.63
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+33% Synergy $1.22
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy $0.26
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+27% Synergy $1.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.17
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+13% Synergy $1.96
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+11% Synergy $0.16
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.58
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $181.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+9% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.05
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $4.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.04
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.06
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.26
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+6% Synergy $0.18
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.16
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.12
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.69
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $0.77

Lands

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

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+60% Synergy $0.19
Power Depot Power Depot
+44% Synergy $0.35
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+19% Synergy $0.20
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.55
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+7% Synergy $0.25
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+6% Synergy $4.21
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.17
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+4% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+1% Synergy $2.90
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
0% Synergy $6.70
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $13.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.42
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $326.81
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $22.31
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.12
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.81
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-6% Synergy $0.11
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-7% Synergy $2.69
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-8% Synergy $6.54
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $9.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.24
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-9% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-10% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.12
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-10% Synergy $0.32
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.12

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