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Alibou, Ancient Witness
Price tag $0.23

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

#890 Current Rank
#892 Last Week
#900 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.

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+14% Synergy $6.12
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+1% Synergy $1.09
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $21.33
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+1% Synergy $0.10
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+75% Synergy $2.05
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+72% Synergy $1.27
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+72% Synergy $2.63
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+71% Synergy $0.58
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+69% Synergy $1.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+68% Synergy $0.27
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+62% Synergy $0.18
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+61% Synergy $0.31
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+59% Synergy $0.11
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+59% Synergy $1.91

Top Cards

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

Iron Myr Iron Myr
+57% Synergy $0.65
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+56% Synergy $1.35
Dispatch Dispatch
+53% Synergy $0.21
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+53% Synergy $0.14
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+53% Synergy $0.74
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+50% Synergy $1.72
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+48% Synergy $4.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.20
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+8% Synergy $4.82
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $44.01
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $91.84
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $30.49
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $83.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.24
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $30.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88

Creatures

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

Lodestone Myr Lodestone Myr
+42% Synergy $0.82
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+41% Synergy $1.39
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+40% Synergy $1.34
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.24
Myrsmith Myrsmith
+39% Synergy $0.12
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+38% Synergy $13.21
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+35% Synergy $3.53
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+33% Synergy $0.99
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+28% Synergy $1.92
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+25% Synergy $4.79
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+25% Synergy $4.60
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+24% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+24% Synergy $12.54
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+23% Synergy $4.08
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+23% Synergy $9.51
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.23
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+22% Synergy $8.98
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+21% Synergy $0.19
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+21% Synergy $0.88
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+21% Synergy $19.72
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+20% Synergy $0.11
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+20% Synergy $0.78
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+20% Synergy $30.41
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+20% Synergy $10.20
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+19% Synergy $6.80
Sami, Wildcat Captain Sami, Wildcat Captain
+18% Synergy $1.05
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+18% Synergy $1.86
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+17% Synergy $0.18
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+17% Synergy $0.19
Alloy Myr Alloy Myr
+17% Synergy $0.41
Oltec Matterweaver Oltec Matterweaver
+16% Synergy $1.75
Platoon Dispenser Platoon Dispenser
+16% Synergy $0.53
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+15% Synergy $13.70
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
+15% Synergy $0.15
Lita, Mechanical Engineer Lita, Mechanical Engineer
+15% Synergy $1.10
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+14% Synergy $0.08
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+14% Synergy $35.78
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+14% Synergy $5.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.73
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $32.81
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+12% Synergy $0.34
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+11% Synergy $0.07
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+11% Synergy $2.08
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+10% Synergy $0.17
Thopter Engineer Thopter Engineer
+10% Synergy $0.09
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $2.47
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $0.68
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.08
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+6% Synergy $7.57

Instants

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

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+7% Synergy $0.06
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+6% Synergy $1.12
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.38
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.37
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.96
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.10
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $2.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-3% Synergy $9.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $48.80
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.13
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $14.89
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.71
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-13% Synergy $3.80

Sorceries

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

Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+37% Synergy $0.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+15% Synergy $2.26
Delete Delete
+13% Synergy $0.89
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+12% Synergy $0.26
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.43
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+8% Synergy $1.32
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+7% Synergy $1.09
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+7% Synergy $5.19
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+6% Synergy $0.08
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+6% Synergy $1.50
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.78
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+4% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.17
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.76
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.23
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.53
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-8% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+51% Synergy $20.65
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+47% Synergy $2.12
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+44% Synergy $2.81
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+40% Synergy $8.13
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+36% Synergy $0.98
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+30% Synergy $42.46
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+28% Synergy $28.82
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+19% Synergy $3.70
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+19% Synergy $5.62
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+18% Synergy $1.36
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+16% Synergy $1.62
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+16% Synergy $3.83
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+13% Synergy $5.09
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $8.28
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+11% Synergy $0.98
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+11% Synergy $0.39
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+10% Synergy $2.22
Warmaker Gunship Warmaker Gunship
+9% Synergy $0.16
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+9% Synergy $2.15
Myr Turbine Myr Turbine
+9% Synergy $4.73
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+8% Synergy $0.17
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+8% Synergy $5.19
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+8% Synergy $1.55
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+8% Synergy $1.18
Golem Foundry Golem Foundry
+8% Synergy $0.10
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+8% Synergy $1.70
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $34.01
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+7% Synergy $4.34
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+7% Synergy $2.77
The Seriema The Seriema
+6% Synergy $0.93
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+6% Synergy $4.82
Retrofitter Foundry Retrofitter Foundry
+6% Synergy $2.59
Scourglass Scourglass
+6% Synergy $3.92
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $6.14
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $0.96
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+5% Synergy $0.49
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $0.45
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+5% Synergy $1.28
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+5% Synergy $0.22
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+4% Synergy $1.35
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.47
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+2% Synergy $2.06
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.86
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
0% Synergy $2.27
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $3.20
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-5% Synergy $3.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+39% Synergy $0.21
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+23% Synergy $2.33
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+14% Synergy $0.44
City on Fire City on Fire
+11% Synergy $8.73
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+8% Synergy $1.80
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $0.22
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+7% Synergy $2.47
The Brothers' War The Brothers' War
+7% Synergy $1.11
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.24
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $0.81
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $13.74
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
-3% Synergy $2.36

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+36% Synergy $1.17
Karn, Living Legacy Karn, Living Legacy
+19% Synergy $1.13
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $4.37
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+10% Synergy $1.14
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
+6% Synergy $3.25
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $17.92

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+37% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+34% Synergy $1.47
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+32% Synergy $10.25
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+21% Synergy $0.22
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+18% Synergy $0.10
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+13% Synergy $1.98
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+12% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $34.91
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.62
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $6.93
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.33
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $4.47
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+6% Synergy $0.17
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+6% Synergy $0.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.11
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.68
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.05
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.14
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $4.93
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
-2% Synergy $0.17
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $4.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.26
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $3.51
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-8% Synergy $5.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+35% Synergy $2.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+34% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+34% Synergy $3.16
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+32% Synergy $1.96
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+27% Synergy $0.23
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+26% Synergy $1.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.15
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+13% Synergy $1.54
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+11% Synergy $0.22
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $175.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+9% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.22
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $3.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.83
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $1.05
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+6% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Boros Locket Boros Locket
+5% Synergy $0.07
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+5% Synergy $0.73
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+5% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+60% Synergy $0.13
Power Depot Power Depot
+43% Synergy $0.39
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+19% Synergy $0.20
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.43
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.13
Hall of Tagsin Hall of Tagsin
+7% Synergy $0.24
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+6% Synergy $3.84
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+4% Synergy $0.19
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+4% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Alpine Meadow Alpine Meadow
0% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-1% Synergy $7.74
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $13.78
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $2.30
Plateau Plateau
-1% Synergy $325.65
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $4.91
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.69
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $24.24
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $2.88
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-5% Synergy $1.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.14
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-6% Synergy $0.13
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-7% Synergy $2.30
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-8% Synergy $7.02
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-8% Synergy $8.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.11
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-9% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.19
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-10% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.07
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-10% Synergy $0.39
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.15

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